Top intelligence officials briefed a Thursday Senate panel on what they consider the biggest threats to the United States. At the top of their list were cyberattacks from foreign adversaries.

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told the Senate Armed Services Committee it is "one of our most pernicious transnational threats" with Russia and China at the forefront.

Haines said in the past year, global ransomware attacks have increased as much as 74%. American entities–particularly in the healthcare sector–have been top targets. The UnitedHealth Group hack in February disrupted payments and claims systems nationwide.

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