can't open Splunk 8.01 in Mac OS Catalina, why?

[RobertWStolz]

I downloaded the latest version but when I try and open it I get this message: “Splunk_8.0.1.pkg” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software."

advice?

[robbeukema]

This helped me out:
https://answers.splunk.com/answers/795335/mac-os-verification-of-splunk.html

[woodcock]

Hey, @RobertWStolz, come back here and click Accept and give @robbeukema his due! I tested the answer and it worked for me.