In an unprecedented twist on international espionage, Chinese cyber villains known as TA415 have traded their spyware for a more digestible medium, remote VS Code Tunnels. It’s the latest in a line of culinary-themed infiltration tactics that have the world of cybersecurity experts questioning if they’re battling hackers or a new food delivery startup.

These covert operations reportedly involved the TA415 team posing as everything from academic liaisons to post-doctorate experts on global ramen distribution. Our sources tell us their ultimate goal might have been influencing U.S. economic policy to pivot towards a more noodle-friendly agenda.

One cybersecurity expert, who asked to remain anonymous while devouring a bowl of Pho, said, ‘Honestly, I’m just waiting for the day these hackers realize they’re targeting economists and not DoorDash. But hey, if they can lower the price of takeout, they can hack all they want.’