AI Security

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

October 05, 2026 1 min read 8 views
cybersecurity threats news
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

Was this article helpful?

0 found this helpful

Ready to protect your organization?

Get started with Phishlens and run your first phishing simulation today.