Why it matters
Mac app developers that rely on Full Disk Access should account for the forthcoming requirement for more explicit user action when granting it.
What we know
Reported by one source
- Apple says it will introduce additional controls so users must take very explicit action to grant Full Disk Access. — Six Colors
- Apple is tightening Full Disk Access controls in response to security risks involving AI agents; some developers' use of the permission could expose sensitive data without users' full knowledge. — The Hacker News
Open questions
- It is not yet clear when the new controls will take effect or exactly how they will work. — Six Colors, The Hacker News
Coverage 2 publishers
The Hacker NewsFirst report
Apple Plans Tighter macOS Full Disk Access Controls Over AI Agent Data 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…
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Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS
In a post on Apple’s Developer News site, the company says it will be updating the Full Disk Access permissions: Going forward, we will introduce additional controls to ensure that users who genuinely wish to grant an app this extraordinary…
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