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Unmanaged Legacy Assets and Zombie Projects Expand Attack Surfaces

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Old, abandoned projects and unmanaged assets continue to undermine cybersecurity for many organizations. These 'zombie' assets, including code, infrastructure, and APIs, create security vulnerabilities and increase attack surfaces. Organizations struggle with the discovery and remediation of these forgotten assets, which often remain unpatched and unmonitored. This issue is exacerbated by the rapid deployment of AI and cloud infrastructure, leading to a significant increase in security debt and potential breaches.

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  1. 31.10.2025 01:36 1 articles · 10d ago

    Zombie Assets Continue to Undermine Cybersecurity

    Old, abandoned projects and unmanaged assets, including code, infrastructure, and APIs, continue to pose significant security risks. These zombie assets expand attack surfaces and increase the likelihood of breaches. The problem is exacerbated by the rapid deployment of AI and cloud infrastructure, leading to a rise in security debt and potential breaches.

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  • Zombie assets include old code, unmanaged hardware, and forgotten APIs.

    First reported: 31.10.2025 01:36
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  • Unmanaged assets expand attack surfaces and increase the risk of breaches.

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  • A third of attackers target exposed assets, including web-facing services and external remote services.

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  • Over 80% of organizations have seen their external attack surfaces grow, leading to more impactful incidents.

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  • More than half of organizations run software beyond its end-of-life date, contributing to security debt.

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  • Zombie codebases often contain critical vulnerabilities, increasing the attack surface.

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  • Unmanaged hardware poses risks due to outdated software and security controls.

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  • Cloud infrastructure and rapid AI deployment exacerbate the problem of zombie assets.

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  • Automation and regular updates are key to managing and mitigating the risks posed by zombie assets.

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