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X • October 1, 2026

MetaMask 🦊 @MetaMask Security Update: We are responding to a security incident affecting part of our infrastructure. At this time, we have identified no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets. As a precaution, we are proactively exiting affected validators within our non-custodial staking operations, in coordination with clients, partners and security advisors. We’ll further updates as appropriate. metamask.io/news/user-upda… User update From metamask.io 11:38 PM · Sep 30, 2026 · 1.2M Views 350

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This article is one source in a clustered incident — the cluster page carries the summary, timeline and every other outlet covering it.

MetaMask Exits Ethereum Validators Amid Ongoing Security Incident MetaMask has disclosed an ongoing security incident affecting part of its infrastructure, prompting the exit of its Ethereum validators from the Lido staking protocol. The incident reportedly diverted an estimated 0.36 ETH in rewards, with around 523,000 ETH across approximately 17,000 validators being withdrawn as a precaution. While MetaMask has stated there is no immediate threat to user wallets, the company is actively investigating the incident in collaboration with external partners and security advisors. The exit process for the affected validators is expected to complete by October 7, 2026, though the return of staked ETH could take up to 45 days. Lido has warned that this could result in foregone rewards and potential downtime penalties for the validators. The exact method of the attack and how the systems were compromised remain unclear, with MetaMask not disclosing specific details. 13 sources 53

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