News Summary

Venture capital firm Insight Partners has informed its limited partners and staff about a data breach that occurred in January. The breach involved personal information of the firm’s limited partners, employees, and data related to Insight Partners’ funds and portfolio companies. The attack was described as a social engineering incident. While specific details about the number of individuals affected or the nature of any extortion demands have not been disclosed, Insight Partners joins other firms like Advanced Technology Ventures and Sequoia Partners, which have also faced similar breaches in recent years.