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Insight Partners Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Insight Partners data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a global venture capital and private equity firm that invests in high-growth technology, software and internet companies. Established in 1995, the company is headquartered in New York City and also has offices in London, Tel Aviv and Palo Alto.
The firm manages roughly $90 billion in assets as of April 2025 and has invested in more than 875 companies worldwide. Over 55 of its portfolio companies have gone public.
What happened?
On Jan. 16, 2025, Insight Partners discovered that an unauthorized actor had accessed information systems used by its human resources and finance teams. The breach was the result of a sophisticated social engineering attack that began on or around Oct. 25, 2024. The attacker exfiltrated data and, on Jan. 16, 2025, began encrypting the affected servers.
The data breach compromised personally identifiable information (PII) of current and former employees, in addition to portfolio company information, banking and tax information, and information related to limited partners. According to reports, at least 12,657 individuals impacted by the cybersecurity incident, include 25 Maine residents.
Insight Partners published a cyber incident statement on its website and has continued to update it through Sept. 4, 2025.
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Bank account information
- Tax information
Insight Partners has begun notifying impacted individuals by mail. The data breach was also disclosed to the California and Maine Attorney Generals' offices beginning on Sept. 15, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you were notified that your data was involved in the Insight Partners breach, you have important rights and options. Even if there is no evidence yet that your information has been misused, the exposure of personal and financial data carries real risks.
Here are steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the Equifax WebDefect credit monitoring and identity protection services, provided by Insight Partners.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your data was compromised in the Insight Partners breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of those affected.
Take action now to protect your rights and explore your claim options by filling out the form below.
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