The Trojan, being called “iWorkServices” or “iServices”, has been distributed via BitTorrent inside a pirated version of Apple’s new iWork ’09 suite.

Hackers have used a pirated version of iWork ’09 as a “host” for the malware, just as Apple has loosened up anti-piracy protection in the package.

While previous versions of Apple iWork required users to enter a serial number when installing from CD ROM, the new version allows users to install the software on as many computers as they like – without apparent repercussion.

Malware affecting Apple Macs is much less frequently encountered than it is by Windows-using counterparts.

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