Teoderick Contreras

I'm a Senior Threat Research Engineer on Splunk's Threat Research Team. I've been working in the cybersecurity industry for almost 12+ years. I primarily focus on malware reverse engineering/analysis, digital forensics and detection development.

Security 12 Min Read

ValleyRAT Insights: Tactics, Techniques, and Detection Methods

The Splunk Threat Research Team conducts an analysis for several variants of ValleyRAT’s malware samples to extract its MITRE ATT&CK tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Security 13 Min Read

ShrinkLocker Malware: Abusing BitLocker to Lock Your Data

The Splunk Threat Research Team shares their findings and methodologies to aid the cybersecurity community in combating ShrinkLocker effectively.

Security 6 Min Read

AcidPour Wiper Malware: Threat Analysis and Detections

The Splunk Threat Research Team provides an analysis of AcidPour and how to use Splunk’s out-of-the-box security content to help defend against this wiper malware.

Security 8 Min Read

Breaking Down Linux.Gomir: Understanding this Backdoor’s TTPs

The Splunk Threat Research Team provides an analysis of Linux.Gomir to help security analysts, blue teamers and Splunk customers defend against this threat.

Security 10 Min Read

Under the Hood of SnakeKeylogger: Analyzing its Loader and its Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

In this blog, the Splunk Threat Research Team provides valuable insights to enable security analysts and blue teamers to defend and be aware of these scam tactics.

Security 11 Min Read

Unveiling Phemedrone Stealer: Threat Analysis and Detections

The Splunk Threat Research Team dissects the Phemedrone Stealer.