MetaMask security incident forces Ethereum staking exits, no funds at risk$ETH
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MetaMask confirmed on September 30, 2026 that part of its infrastructure had a security incident. It says there is no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets. �
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As a precaution, MetaMask started exiting affected Ethereum validators from its non-custodial staking operations. MetaMask says it does not control clients’ withdrawal keys. �
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On-chain analysis reported that about 0.36 ETH in validator rewards/tips were diverted, while the underlying staked ETH could not be moved by the attacker. �
Bitquery
Lido says the affected validators are expected to complete their exit process by October 7, while the complete withdrawal and re-entry process could take up to around 45 days. �
Lido Governance
Staking participants may lose some staking rewards during the process, and downtime penalties are possible.
#ETH #MetaMask
MetaMask confirmed on September 30, 2026 that part of its infrastructure had a security incident. It says there is no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets. �
MetaMask $ETH
As a precaution, MetaMask started exiting affected Ethereum validators from its non-custodial staking operations. MetaMask says it does not control clients’ withdrawal keys. �
MetaMask +1$ETH
On-chain analysis reported that about 0.36 ETH in validator rewards/tips were diverted, while the underlying staked ETH could not be moved by the attacker. �
Bitquery
Lido says the affected validators are expected to complete their exit process by October 7, while the complete withdrawal and re-entry process could take up to around 45 days. �
Lido Governance
Staking participants may lose some staking rewards during the process, and downtime penalties are possible.
