In what can only be described as the malware equivalent of a one-hit-wonder’s never-ending farewell tour, the illustrious ‘Winos 4.0’ cybercriminal band has decided to take their talents, and let’s face it, outdated tricks, to Japan and Malaysia. The notorious threat actors are apparently expanding their horizons, much like a mid-life crisis involving a red sports car and an acoustic guitar.

Reports say the tour has enlisted the assistance of the ‘HoldingHands RAT,’ which sounds suspiciously like a campfire sing-along gone awry. Sources confirm the group has traded their usual audience in China and Taiwan for new fans in Japan and Malaysia, spreading their love in the most digital way possible: through phishing emails and PDFs. Who knew spamming inboxes could be so romantic?

Critics argue that the group’s reliance on these old-school email tactics is about as fresh as a 90s boy band comeback. However, one can’t deny the nostalgic charm of a cleverly crafted phishing email. Until the next malware sensation sweeps the globe, we can only sit back and enjoy the chaotic symphony that is Winos 4.0’s international debut.