Teoderick Contreras's Blog Posts

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.

AcidPour Wiper Malware: Threat Analysis and Detections
Security
6 Minute 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.
Breaking Down Linux.Gomir: Understanding this Backdoor’s TTPs
Security
8 Minute 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.
Under the Hood of SnakeKeylogger: Analyzing its Loader and its Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Security
10 Minute 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.
Unveiling Phemedrone Stealer: Threat Analysis and Detections
Security
11 Minute Read

Unveiling Phemedrone Stealer: Threat Analysis and Detections

The Splunk Threat Research Team dissects the Phemedrone Stealer.
From Registry With Love: Malware Registry Abuses
Security
13 Minute Read

From Registry With Love: Malware Registry Abuses

The Splunk Threat Research Team explores the common Windows Registry abuses leveraged by current and relevant malware families in the wild and how to detect them.