Massive IPTV Piracy Network Exposed: Over 1,100 Domains and 10,000 IPs Fueling Illegal Streams

Your $15-a-month streaming subscription might be unknowingly supporting a vast piracy operation spanning over 1,100 domains and 10,000 IP addresses, run out of Herat, Afghanistan. On September 4, 2025, researchers from Silent Push exposed this massive IPTV piracy network connected to XuiOne, Tiyansoft, and Nabi Neamati. The group illegally streams content from Disney, Amazon, and UFC, causing billions in losses for creators while putting users at risk of malware and fraud. With advanced methods avoiding shutdown efforts, the question remains: can the industry and viewers push back, or is this the new reality of digital piracy? Let’s explore this cybercrime, its sophisticated tactics, and ways to safeguard your streaming experience.

How Silent Push Exposed the Operation

Silent Push's investigation, detailed in TorrentFreak and InfoSecurity Magazine, started with a single domain—premiumplustv[.]xyz—flagged for pirated content. Using advanced scanning, researchers mapped a sprawling ecosystem: 1,100 domains and 10,000 IPs distributing unlicensed streams to potentially millions. At its core are modified open-source IPTV panels like Xtream UI and Stalker Portal, customized for automation and evasion. These platforms handle user authentication, stream delivery, and even ad revenue, generating billions annually in the global piracy market, per prior studies cited in CyberSecurity News.

The network's resilience lies in rapid domain rotation and proxy IPs, often hosted on bulletproof providers, making takedowns futile. Evidence points to Afghanistan: xuione[.]com, a key site, listed Herat-based registrant details until March 2025. Historical WHOIS data and social media links tie it to Nabi Neamati, owner of Tiyansoft, with WhatsApp numbers matching Afghan codes. This global setup—servers in 198 countries—highlights piracy's borderless nature, but as we delve deeper, the tactics reveal a sophisticated cyber playbook.

The Piracy Playbook: Tactics, Targets, and Broader Threats

This operation isn't amateur hour—it's a high-tech heist blending exploitation, evasion, and monetization. Let's break it down.

Infection and Infrastructure: How the Network Spreads

Attackers scan for vulnerable Xtream UI or Stalker Portal installs on ports like 80 and 8080, exploiting default credentials or outdated panels, per CyberSecurity News. Once in, they deploy obfuscated scripts (e.g., Base64-encoded) to install backdoors, like modifying config.php for persistent access. This lets them automate domain registration and IP rotation—echoed in code snippets from Silent Push, where scripts add new hosts to bind zones. A chilling detail: Compromised servers in legitimate businesses unknowingly host streams, risking legal fallout.

Targets include 20+ brands: Disney+, Netflix, HBO, and sports like Premier League and UFC. JVTVlive[.]xyz boasted 2,000 servers in 198 countries, a claim backed by Silent Push's mapping. For users, cheap access ($15/month for thousands of channels) hides dangers: malware, identity theft, or fraudulent charges.

Broader Implications: Risks Beyond Lost Revenue

Piracy costs creators $70 billion yearly, per U.S. Chamber of Commerce, but this network amplifies threats—malware injection via streams or data breaches from user logins. On X, users decry "free" TV's hidden costs, while experts warn of escalating tactics: AI for personalized lures or blockchain for untraceable payments. Comparatively, it's like the 2023 Movistar takedown, but scaled globally. For consumers, ethical streaming saves headaches; for platforms, advanced threat intel like Silent Push's is crucial.

Credibility and Context

Silent Push's findings, corroborated by TorrentFreak's deep dive, leverage historical data to connect dots—domains like xuione[.]com resolve to IPs (158.220.114[.]199) shared with piracy sites like streamxpert[.]net. Neamati's ties to Tiyansoft add weight, though public evidence stops short of legal proof. Broader trends: IPTV piracy surged 15% in 2025, per Digital TV Europe, fueled by post-pandemic streaming demand. For enforcement, it's a cat-and-mouse game—EU takedowns hit 500 sites in 2024, but resilient networks like this persist via Afghan havens.

This alert empowers users: Avoid suspicious cheap streams, use VPNs cautiously, and report to platforms like Netflix. For the industry, it calls for global cooperation against borderless threats.

Staying Safe in a Streaming World

In summary, Silent Push's exposure of a 1,100-domain IPTV piracy empire reveals a sophisticated threat stealing billions from creators while risking users' security. Tied to Afghan operations, it's a reminder that "free" content often costs dearly.

Optimism lies in tools like Silent Push—sign up for their free Community Edition or webinar on September 23. Check your streams: Use legal services like Hulu or Disney+ for peace of mind. Spot a shady site? Report to ICANN or the FBI. Share your piracy close calls below—let's build a safer digital space together!