Executive Summary
Apple will add controls to macOS Full Disk Access, citing growing risks from more capable and autonomous AI agents.
What Happened
Citing growing risks posed by more capable and autonomous AI agents, Apple will introduce additional controls. The post Apple to Tighten Full Disk Access Controls in macOS Amid AI Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Affected Products
- macOS
Vulnerability / Attack Technique
AI agents with broad local file access
Technical Mechanism
Full Disk Access grants apps access to all files; agents using it can reach mail, messages and browsing history without users fully realising.
AI Security Category
LLM06:2025 Excessive Agency
Part of the AI Agent Excessive Agency topic.
Relevant Frameworks
RealGround Analysis
A platform vendor is tightening permissions specifically because of agents. RealGround analysis: desktop agents should request narrow file access rather than system-wide permissions.
Recommended Controls
- Review which apps and agents hold Full Disk Access
- Grant desktop agents access only to specific folders
Related RealGround Service
AI Agent Business Logic Audit · or start with the free AI Agent Security Scanner.
Sources
securityweek.com: https://www.securityweek.com/apple-to-tighten-full-disk-access-controls-in-macos-amid-ai-risks/
Summary and analysis written by RealGround from the source above; last updated 2026-10-17.