Apple says it will add stronger controls around Full Disk Access in macOS, a permission that lets apps read or modify highly sensitive data such as mail, messages, and browsing history. The company said more modern apps and AI agents are requesting this access and that future changes will require clearer, explicit user consent before software can obtain it. Apple did not provide a release date or technical implementation details.
Why it matters: This matters to Mac users because Full Disk Access can expose most of a device’s private data if granted too broadly, especially to AI tools and automation apps. Users and administrators should review which apps already have this permission and be cautious about granting it until Apple ships the tighter controls.
Ionut Arghire
2026.10.06
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This article establishes a new policy-and-platform security story: Apple is publicly changing macOS access controls in response to AI-agent risk, rather than disclosing a specific CVE or breach.
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