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Explore a 29-minute Black Hat conference talk examining the evolution and complexity of foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) operations, drawing from 30 years of NATO experience. Gain insights into how technological advancements and global interconnectivity have accelerated the sophistication of FIMI tactics, including deep fakes and manipulated content across multiple media formats. Learn about the strategic patterns used to destabilize democratic institutions, influence public opinion, and exploit social divisions through case studies presented by former NATO analyst Franky Saegerman. Understand the recurring tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by foreign actors, including the use of proxies, sock puppet accounts, and generative AI, while discovering methods for identifying and analyzing these manipulation campaigns through narrative and social network analysis.