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Defending Against npm Supply Chain Attacks: A Practical Guide to Detection, Emulation, and Analysis
Security
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Defending Against npm Supply Chain Attacks: A Practical Guide to Detection, Emulation, and Analysis

Protect your software supply chain from npm attacks. Learn to use Package-Inferno and npm-threat-emulation for deep analysis and detection with Splunk SPL.
Delivering the Ultimate SOC Analyst Experience: Ending Fatigue with Splunk Enterprise Security
Security
5 Minute Read

Delivering the Ultimate SOC Analyst Experience: Ending Fatigue with Splunk Enterprise Security

End SOC analyst fatigue with Splunk Enterprise Security. Discover how unified TDIR, Agentic AI, and automation transform security operations, streamline investigations, and empower your team.
Splunk Security Content for Threat Detection & Response: December Recap
Security
1 minute read

Splunk Security Content for Threat Detection & Response: December Recap

In December, the Splunk Threat Research Team had 1 release of new security content via the Enterprise Security Content Update (ESCU) app.
Predicting Cyber Fraud Through Real-World Events: Insights from Domain Registration Trends
Security
12 Minute Read

Predicting Cyber Fraud Through Real-World Events: Insights from Domain Registration Trends

By analyzing new domain registrations around major real-world events, researchers show how fraud campaigns take shape early, helping defenders spot threats before scams surface.
When Your Fraud Detection Tool Doubles as a Wellness Check: The Unexpected Intersection of Security and HR
Security
4 Minute Read

When Your Fraud Detection Tool Doubles as a Wellness Check: The Unexpected Intersection of Security and HR

Behavioral analytics can spot fraud and burnout. With UEBA built into Splunk ES Premier, one data set helps security and HR reduce risk, retain talent, faster.
Splunk Security Content for Threat Detection & Response: November Recap
Security
1 Minute Read

Splunk Security Content for Threat Detection & Response: November Recap

Discover Splunk's November security content updates, featuring enhanced Castle RAT threat detection, UAC bypass analytics, and deeper insights for validating detections on research.splunk.com.
Security Staff Picks To Read This Month, Handpicked by Splunk Experts
Security
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Security Staff Picks To Read This Month, Handpicked by Splunk Experts

Our Splunk security experts share their favorite reads of the month so you can follow the most interesting, news-worthy, and innovative stories coming from the wide world of cybersecurity.
Behind the Walls: Techniques and Tactics in Castle RAT Client Malware
Security
10 Minute Read

Behind the Walls: Techniques and Tactics in Castle RAT Client Malware

Uncover CastleRAT malware's techniques (TTPs) and learn how to build Splunk detections using MITRE ATT&CK. Protect your network from this advanced RAT.
AI for Humans: A Beginner’s Field Guide
Security
12 Minute Read

AI for Humans: A Beginner’s Field Guide

Unlock AI with the our beginner's field guide. Demystify LLMs, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, exploring their evolution and critical cybersecurity applications.