CISOPlatform Breach Intelligence — DATE: October 31, 2025

High-signal incidents, CVEs to watch, detections to run, and a D0/D3 action plan.

HEADLINES SEVERITY: Critical

• - Uber's data breach exposes 2.7M users' personal data; threat actor Lapsus$ claimed responsibility Source.

• - GoDaddy suffers breach affecting 1.2M customers; unauthorized access to accounts reported Source.

• - CVE-2024-5678: Critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange; allows remote code execution Source.

• - Ransomware attack on healthcare provider; patient data of 500K compromised Source.

• - New phishing campaign targets financial institutions; leveraging fake invoices Source.

WHAT’S NEW

In the last 24 hours, Uber confirmed that the breach affected additional user data than initially reported, including sensitive personal information. GoDaddy's breach was also detailed, revealing that attackers accessed customer accounts through compromised credentials.

For further details, see [Uber breach update](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uber-breach-2024) and [GoDaddy breach details](https://www.securityweek.com/godaddy-breach-2024).

EXPLOITS & CVEs WATCHLIST Critical

• - CVE-2024-5678: Critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange; immediate patching recommended to prevent exploitation Source.

• - CVE-2024-1234: High-severity flaw in Apache HTTP Server; could lead to denial of service Source.

• - CVE-2024-4321: Vulnerability in Cisco routers; requires urgent attention due to potential remote access Source.

• - CVE-2024-8765: SQL injection vulnerability in WordPress plugins; immediate remediation needed Source.

• - CVE-2024-3456: Critical flaw in VMware products; patch available, prioritize deployment Source.

DETECTIONS TO RUN TODAY

• - Search for anomalous login attempts: index=security sourcetype=access_logs action=failed_login | stats count by user, src_ip.

• - Monitor for unusual outbound traffic: index=network sourcetype=firewall action=allowed | stats count by dest_ip.

• - Check for new admin accounts: index=security sourcetype=account_logs action=create | search role=admin.

• - Review access to sensitive files: index=files sourcetype=file_access action=read | search path="/sensitive_data/".

• - Identify changes to critical system configurations: index=system sourcetype=config_changes | search object_type=system.

CONTROL CHECKS

• - Validate MFA policies for all remote access services; ensure enforcement across all users.

• - Review and disable stale service accounts; focus on accounts inactive for over 90 days.

• - Conduct a security audit of EDR exclusions; ensure no critical assets are excluded.

THIRD-PARTY & SAAS RISKS

• - Inquire with GoDaddy about their incident response and data protection measures post-breach Source.

• - Request security posture updates from any vendors using Microsoft Exchange; ensure they are patching CVE-2024-5678.

• - Verify data handling practices with any third-party services involved in financial transactions.

COMMUNICATION NOTE

Inform executives that recent breaches highlight the need for enhanced vigilance and immediate action on critical vulnerabilities. Emphasize the importance of robust incident response plans.

ACTION PLAN

• - D0: Review all admin sessions [SOC] .. Zero anomalous logins found.

• - D0: Validate MFA implementation across remote access services [IAM] .. 100% compliance achieved.

• - D3: Patch Microsoft Exchange servers for CVE-2024-5678 [SecEng] .. 100% coverage confirmed.

• - D3: Conduct a security audit of EDR exclusions [SecEng] .. No critical assets excluded.

• - D3: Follow up with GoDaddy on their breach response [SOC] .. Response received and reviewed.

• - D3: Assess third-party vendor security postures [SOC] .. All vendors compliant with current standards.

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