MetaMask Confirms Security Incident and Begins Validator Exits to Protect Client Assets

Key points

• MetaMask said it is investigating a security incident affecting part of its infrastructure, working with external advisers, and found no immediate threat to user wallets.
• As a precaution, MetaMask is exiting affected validators tied to non-custodial staking; Lido confirmed the compromise and noted possible foregone rewards and downtime penalties.
• Lookonchain reported a wallet linked to Joseph Lubin moved 133,298 ETH worth over $356 million, with no information linking it to the incident.

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