Call me cynical, but you had to know this was coming. If you have no conscience and know where to look, you’ve been able to get DRM-cracked music and movies for iPods for ages. It’s only been a few weeks since the App Store launched, but now you can add iPhone/Touch applications to the list.

Strictly in the name of research, I decided to see just what the pirates are pushing. It took me about two minutes to find 43 warez applications — and don’t look at me like you’re expecting a link, cause that ain’t gonna happen. With around 600 non-free applications to attack, what did the pirates think was worth targeting?

Apparently pirates really like games. Who knew? Games made up most of the list, but there were also a few utilities and useful information programs. The winner for sheer ironic value: eWallet. Yep, a program dedicated to information security is on the pirates’ A-list. Fortunately eWallet’s developers have a sense of humor:

What can I say! We’re honored!

I’ll tell you, I really wish we could use this as part of a major marketing campaign. I mean, if a hacker thinks eWallet is the safest place to store their passwords and other critical information, it really says something about the level of security eWallet gives you. It’s like a skydiver telling you which parachute to buy or a police officer suggesting a particular brand of bullet proof jacket.

For those of us who prefer to stay on the right side of the law, there is a legitimate way to share apps using the 5-allowed-computer-authorizations in iTunes. A step-by-step walkthrough is here.