Cyber Threat Actor: International Hacking Group

The threat actor is known by the alias International Hacking Group. It is associated with the United States of America as its known location. Open sources describe the actor as an international hacking group. In April 2022, the actor targeted servers linked to an underwater telecommunications cable connecting Hawai'i and the Pacific Region. The intrusion involved breaching a private company's infrastructure associated with the cable. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Honolulu cyber‑incident response team, alerted by mainland agents, identified the perpetrators. HSI made arrests and indicated that further law‑enforcement actions were pending. The attack caused no service disruptions or damage to telecommunications within the state. Officials highlighted the persistent cyber threats facing the region and HSI’s role in disrupting transnational criminal activity before significant harm occurs.

A separate report on the same incident emphasized that the cyberattack was prevented, thereby averting any disruption to internet, phone, and cable services. The same report noted that HSI’s Honolulu cyber‑response team, acting on tips from mainland agents, identified the international hacking group responsible and effected arrests. It added that no ongoing threats remained after the intervention. Authorities reiterated the ongoing cyber threat landscape in the area and the importance of early interception by law enforcement. No additional details regarding the group’s tools, malware, or broader campaign history are provided in the available sources.