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Apple to Tighten Full Disk Access Controls in macOS Amid AI Risks

Apple has announced tightened Full Disk Access controls in macOS in light of the risks posed by continuously evolving AI agents.

Apple introduced Full Disk Access in macOS Mojave (10.14) to provide users with control over applications’ access to the entire system. The feature can be toggled on or off from Apple menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security.

By default, macOS restricts applications from accessing system-protected areas and sensitive user data. Granting an application Full Disk Access waives these protections, allowing that software to read or modify private files, including a user’s mail, messages, and browsing history.

Improperly managed Full Disk Access permissions may result in malicious applications gaining access to sensitive information, and Apple is now planning tightened controls around it, as AI agents and modern applications are increasingly requesting Full Disk Access.

According to Apple, some applications are using Full Disk Access in ways that...

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Mphasis signs £35.4 million agreement with Social Security Scotland

Mphasis has extended its partnership with Social Security Scotland under an agreement valued at approximately £35.4 million to manage and maintain the agency’s core benefits management platform. The platform supports benefits administration for around 2 million citizens across Scotland, including benefit applications, eligibility decisions and payments. Under the

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The easiest Apple Watch to recommend is $50 off

Back to its lowest price The Apple Watch SE 3 ticks a lot of boxes, and is now even easier on the wallet. by Brad Bourque Oct 6, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed

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Prime Day Is Here and We've Already Rounded Up 100+ Deals Worth Grabbing - CNET

Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is upon us, and today’s the day to start cashing in on some serious discounts. Prime Big Deal Days is bringing two days of thousands of deals across practically every category you can think of. Deals have been live for a few days

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These 100 Top Prime Day Deals Are All Under $50 - CNET

The wait is finally over! Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are here. The much-awaited sale will run through Wednesday, Oct. 7, so if you’ve been waiting to shop, now’s the time. Prices have dropped. Grab your favorite brands such as Ninja, Chefman, Blink, Ring, Hamilton Beach and

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