New malware for the iPhone, as well as OS X have been discovered by Kaspersky.
The one for OS X spreads via an email. The email has a ZIP file attached to it. If you unrar it then you'll see a JPG, but the archive also includes a malicious program which installs itself automatically and basically gives the creator of it access to the computer. The creator can transfer files, run commands on the computer and other things.
Read more here: Kaspersky
The iOS one is a bit of a surprise since this is, as far as I am aware, the only time a real malicious piece of software have made it to the app store. There have been instances of programs getting through before and doing things Apple don't want, such as Handy Light which used to let you tether your phone. Anyway, this app called "Find and Call" is also in the Android Market. What it does is uploads all your contact info in the address book to the creators server, and also spams your contacts with SMSes with a link to the program.
Read more here: Blog post made by someone working at Kaspersky
So remember, you're never 100% safe no matter what OS you use.
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