Insight Partners Confirms January Cyberattack Linked to Social Engineering, Data Accessed from Prominent Security Portfolio

Venture capital firm Insight Partners has confirmed it experienced a cyberattack in January, attributed to a social-engineering incident. The breach has raised concerns within the cybersecurity community, particularly given Insight Partners' portfolio, which includes several prominent names in the security sector. The firm disclosed the security breach following reports from various sources, including TechCrunch and Security Affairs. Insight Partners has not yet provided details on the extent of the data accessed during the incident.