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The number of Mac malware sightings is growing. Pretending to be a video player or plug-in, the new malware uses the same system as other recent Mac attacks.

Apple computer users with the false sense of security against virus and malware attacks have a reality check coming – very soon!

The Apple platform is vulnerable to exploits and viruses, but has basically been left alone, not because of ingenious security, but because their operating system (OS), platform’s small numbers compared to the PC users platform has not enticed the malicious virus coders up till now, but that is dramatically changing according to experts. Thank the iPhone’s popularity – a victim of their own success.

Apple had predicted the case would only cost $270,000, if lost. OPTi on Thursday won a patent infringement suit against Apple, including $19 million in damages.

The botnet stems from a Trojan horse embedded in a iWork ‘09 trial version that was making the rounds on file-sharing networks. The risk first came to light in January when security firm Intego warned of the potential threat hidden in the files.

Users will finally be able to cut and paste, handle MMS texts and more. (Did we mention cut and paste?)

I try to keep a stiff upper lip about not having an iPhone. Just couldn’t afford it – not with the $75 a month or so AT&T charges for service on top of the $199 upfront cost for the device.