Verticals Targeted: Not specified
Regions Targeted: US
Related Families: CastleLoader
CastleRAT
Sep 15, 2025 2:37:49 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware-As-A-Service, Emerging Threat, Phishing Attacks, CastleLoader, Remote Access Trojan, TAG-150, CastleRAT, malware infrastructure, command-and-control, anti-detection services, network intelligence
CastleLoader
Aug 8, 2025 11:51:37 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Phishing, Redline, Emerging Threat, PowerShell, StealC, ClickFix, CastleLoader, GitHub, DeerStealer, malware loader, NetSupport RAT
Verticals Targeted: Government
Regions Targeted: US
Related Families: StealC, RedLine, NetSupport RAT, DeerStealer, HijackLoader, SectopRAT
Executive Summary
CastleLoader, a versatile malware loader, has infected 469 devices since May 2025, leveraging Cloudflare-themed ClickFix phishing and fake GitHub repositories to deliver information stealers and RATs. Its sophisticated attack chain, high infection rate, and modular design make it a significant threat to organizations, particularly U.S. government entities.