Bleepingcomputer Google Gemini May Gain Broad Access to Mac Files and Apps
Article Content
- •Google's Gemini may soon access files and apps on macOS without constant user permission.
- •The feature is currently in testing and not yet live, with no confirmed launch date.
- •Apple is considering restrictions to limit AI access to personal data on Macs.
Google is testing a new feature for its Gemini Desktop app that could allow it to access files and control applications on macOS devices without requiring user permission for each action. This feature is not yet live, and Google has not confirmed a launch date. The potential access includes reading, creating, modifying, and deleting files across the system, which raises security concerns. Apple is reportedly considering measures to restrict AI agents from accessing personal data on Macs. Although Gemini would still request permission for sensitive actions, the expanded capabilities could significantly impact user privacy and security. The feature's rollout timeline remains unclear, and it is part of Google's broader plans to enhance Gemini's functionality on desktop systems.
Ask AI about this cluster
Answers cite the sources they use
Timeline
More articles in this cluster (2)
Following this threat?
Track Google in your own feed — you're alerted when they show up in new reporting, leak sites or exploitation.
Free account · no card needed
Common questions
What capabilities will Gemini have?
Is this feature currently available?
What is Apple doing about this?
Continue Reading
Critical BeyondTrust 9.3 Vulnerability Actively Exploited by Threat Actor A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-102764) in BeyondTrust Remote Support has been discovered and is actively being exploited by the threat group ARMORY CASTLE, reportedly linked to China. The vulnerability, which has a CVSS score of 9.3, allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files and potentially compromise host…