MetaMask Security Incident Triggers Ethereum Validator Exits Amid October Deadline
A security incident has led to Ethereum validators exiting MetaMask's noncustodial staking service. The breach affected part of MetaMask's infrastructure, but the company claims no immediate risks were found to user wallets.
The incident occurred on September 30, and MetaMask stated that it was working with external security experts to address the issue. However, details about how the hack was carried out, which infrastructure was attacked, or how many validators and ETH were targeted remain unknown.
Lido has confirmed that MetaMask Staking began unstaking its validators participating in the Lido protocol following a breach of the validators' infrastructure. The last relevant validators are set to exit state by October 7, with the entire process taking around 45 days due to waitlists for becoming an Ethereum validator.