How to check which processes are using entropy on the server ?

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Issue

  • How to check which processes are using entropy on the server ?
  • How to check which applications are using entropy from /dev/random or /dev/urandom?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (all versions)
  • SystemTap

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