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Cyber attacks are being waged in increasing numbers, and although not as common right now as attacks for financial gain, political attacks can threaten a country's national security. 

Microsoft has developed a small plug-in device that investigators can use to quickly extract forensic data from computers that may have been used in crimes, as well as cybercrime.

LendingTree LLC, an online mortgage unit of IAC/InterActiveCorp, has reported a data breach in which former employees gave mortgage lenders access to confidential customer records.

Despite overall economic woes, the online retail sector just keeps growing. A report this month found online sales grew 21% to $175 billion last year, and forecasts a 17% growth this year, to $204 billion.