importantSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-10-05T16:08:50+05:30

Apple Enhances macOS Full Disk Access Controls to Mitigate AI Agent Security Risks

#ai #macos #privacy #vulnerability

Apple is strengthening macOS Full Disk Access (FDA) controls to address security risks posed by AI agents, which can access sensitive user data without explicit consent. This follows reports of AI tools like Meta's Muse exploiting FDA permissions, prompting Apple to require explicit user actions for such access.

Apple has announced that it's taking steps to tighten controls around a macOS setting called Full Disk Access (FDA) due to security risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) agents.

"Some developers are using Full Disk Access in ways that could put users at risk, exposing everything on their systems—including files, mail, messages, and even browsing history – without users' full knowledge

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