Updates to Full Disk Access in macOS
3 hours ago
- Full Disk Access allows backup apps to bypass standard privacy controls on macOS.
- Some developers misuse Full Disk Access, potentially exposing users' files, mail, messages, browsing history, and compromising communication privacy.
- Apple will introduce additional controls requiring explicit user action to grant Full Disk Access.
- The risk grows with increasingly capable and autonomous AI agents, so users must understand risks before granting access.