In this episode, we're cracking open "Hacking Minds and Machines," a key report from the EU Institute for Security Studies. This paper tackles the critical threat of foreign interference in the digital era. It explores how foreign actors use a combination of tactics like information manipulation and cyberattacks, targeting everything from our social media feeds to critical infrastructure systems. The report dives into specific examples across various sectors, including the political, social, economic, digital, and international security domains, highlighting the connected nature of these threats and discussing how to build resilience. Stay tuned as we unpack some of the report's findings.