In a nostalgic nod to the dot-com era, China’s finest cyber enthusiasts have taken on the art of resurrecting old-school bugs for modern-day espionage. Forget new vulnerabilities; these digital archaeologists are proving that what’s old is new again, especially when it comes to poking around where they don’t belong.

Recently, a U.S. non-profit found itself at the mercy of a hacking operation that one could only describe as a vintage connoisseur’s dream. The attackers, in their quest for long-term persistence, likely dusted off ancient MySpace profiles, while plotting their infiltration. Reports suggest they might even have employed Windows 95 for that extra touch of authenticity.

Meanwhile, cyber professionals across the globe are both impressed and worried. One might say China’s hackers are akin to those hipsters who throw epic 90s-themed parties, except these hackers leave the party with sensitive political secrets – a definite party foul.