Apple announces macOS Full Disk Access changes amid Meta Muse agent dispute

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Meta says Muse needs Full Disk Access for its Messages integration, and that one permission opens a lot. Apple announced changes to macOS Full Disk Access permissions to address developers using it in ways that could expose sensitive user data. The timing and affected macOS versions were not given.

Here's what changed:

• Apple warned that Full Disk Access can expose files, mail, messages and browsing history, and can affect the privacy of people messaging the user.
• Meta's CTO said reading Apple Messages in its Muse agent requires both Full Disk Access and enabling Muse's opt-in Messages connector.
• A macOS security expert disputed that, saying Full Disk Access alone makes non-root files readable.
• A disclosed Muse configuration could let any app or code on a Mac take control of the assistant, including through ClickFix attacks.
• Amazon blocked Muse from its platform.

One catch: Apple did not name Meta, Muse or any developer, so the link to the Muse controversy is not established.

Why care? If your agent relies on Full Disk Access, watch for Apple's announced permission changes.

Sources: arstechnica.com