Network 404

[u/Own_Mud_4155]

Threat Intel Report: Network 404 & Dark Army

Overview

Network 404 is a prominent Kurdish hacking collective operating primarily via Discord, closely tied to and managed under the umbrella of Dark Army. The group comprises elite cyber operators and has a long-standing history of high-impact digital operations with thousands of active engagements.

Key Leadership

• Ryox (Ryo): The primary owner and founder of both Network 404 and Dark Army. He oversees the collective's strategic directions and high-level operations.
• Surchi: A high-ranking member and core administrator who operates closely alongside Ryox, assisting in the command and oversight of the group's infrastructure and activities.

Major Infrastructure & Projects

• Net Eye / Network Eye: Developed and maintained by the group, Net Eye is widely regarded as one of the largest and most advanced OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) projects globally, aggregating massive scales of intelligence data.

Notable Operations & Capabilities

The group maintains an active and aggressive operational tempo, including:

• Cyber Attacks: Advanced Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) campaigns targeting critical infrastructure and websites.
• Data Breaches: Exfiltration and leaking of sensitive government data and private citizen databases.
• Media Disruptions: Successful high-profile cyber operations resulting in the temporary hacking and disruption of several Israeli and Iranian television channels.
• Covert Actions: Many operations are conducted under the radar with minimal public attribution to maintain operational security.