New CastleLoader Malware Variant Infects 469 Targets, Primarily U.S. Government Agencies

A report by ANY.RUN reveals that a new variant of the CastleLoader malware has infected 469 targets, primarily U.S. government agencies. The malware employs ClickFix techniques to deceive users through hijacked legitimate windows and memory-based attacks to bypass security measures. No specific date or additional sectors are mentioned. Technical details include in-memory execution to evade detection. The impact is limited to reported infections without further details on operational consequences.