MetaMask disclosed a September 30 infrastructure security incident and is exiting affected Ethereum staking validators via Lido as a precautionary measure.

Regulation & Gov · 2026-10-02

MetaMask disclosed a September 30 infrastructure security incident and initiated exits of affected Ethereum validators through Lido as a precautionary measure, with the company reporting no immediate threat to user wallets and projecting completion by October 7. The incident underscores operational risks in staking infrastructure, though the swift containment appears to have limited broader exposure.

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