MetaMask Discloses Infrastructure Security Incident

MetaMask disclosed an ongoing infrastructure security incident on Thursday, saying there is no immediate threat to wallets. As a precaution, it is exiting affected validators in its non-custodial staking operations. Lido Finance said MetaMask Staking began exiting Ethereum validators, with final exits expected by October 7, 2026, likely incurring foregone rewards and possible downtime penalties.