New Research Exposes Critical Gap: 64% of Third-Party Applications Access Sensitive Data Without Authorization
Reflectiz today announced the release of its 2026 State of Web Exposure Research, revealing a sharp escalation in clientside risk across global websites, driven primarily by thirdparty applications, marketing tools, and unmanaged digital integrations. According to the new analysis of 4,700 leading websites, 64% of thirdparty applications now access sensitive data without legitimate business justification, up from 51% last year - a 25% yearoveryear spike highlighting a widening governance gap.