Breachesby GlyphInsight Partners
Disclosed Feb 18, 202512,600 affectedConfirmed
Ransomware attack on VC firm Insight Partners exposes staff and LP data
Insight Partners said a social engineering attack gave hackers access in mid-October 2024 to its HR system; they exfiltrated data and began encrypting systems on January 16, 2025. It told Maine's attorney general more than 12,600 people were affected, including staff and limited partners.
What is known
| People affected | 12,600 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Discovered | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Happened | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Attack | Ransomware |
| Data exposed | NamesFinancialEmploymentInternal documents |
| Sector | Finance · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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First seen 2026-09-25 (California AG), confirmed by California AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.