In a shocking twist, unidentified nation-state hackers have expressed their deep disappointment at cybersecurity company F5 for publicly disclosing the breach of their BIG-IP source code. The hackers, who had painstakingly planned the intrusion for years, were reportedly saving the big reveal for a high-profile hacker conference.

‘We were really looking forward to the shock and awe this could’ve inspired at the annual Hackers & Spies Gala,’ a spokesperson for the anonymous hacker group lamented. ‘Now the cat’s out of the bag, and we might have to resort to something boring, like hacking the next election.’

Meanwhile, F5 has apologized for ruining the hackers’ well-laid plans, offering complimentary software patches in consolation. In an ironic turn, the breach has showcased F5’s newest security feature: surprise bug fixing before anyone actually knows about the bugs.