MetaMask Addresses Infrastructure Security Incident

MetaMask confirmed on October 1, 2026, that it is responding to a security incident affecting part of its infrastructure. The company stated there is no immediate threat to user wallets. As a precautionary measure, it is exiting affected validators from its non-custodial staking service. The process involves canceling validator keys and queuing exits on the Ethereum Beacon Chain to return staked ETH.