Unit 42 Attack Surface Threat Research: Over 23% of Internet-Connected Exposures Involve Critical IT and Security Infrastructure

Unit 42’s Attack Surface Threat Report highlights that organizations add an average of 300+ new internet-exposed services monthly—contributing to 32% of new high/critical exposures—with media and entertainment exceeding 7,000 additions per month. Over 23% of exposures involve critical IT and security infrastructure, increasing risk across sectors like telecom, insurance, pharma, and critical industries (finance, healthcare, manufacturing). The report recommends continuous visibility, monitoring for shadow IT, and real-time remediation to strengthen active attack surface management.