Apple Plans Tighter macOS Full Disk Access Controls Over AI Agent Data Access

Summary

Apple says it will tighten controls on macOS Full Disk Access, which lets an app bypass system protections and read files, mail, messages and browsing history. The change would require explicit user action before such access is granted, though Apple has not said when it will ship. The move follows reports that Meta's Muse agent read a journalist's iMessages after Full Disk Access was granted.

Mitigation

Apple plans to introduce updates to the Full Disk Access setting so that this access is granted only with an explicit user action. No rollout date has been announced.

Topics

• AI agents

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