MetaMask responds to security incident in staking infrastructure
MetaMask is responding to a security incident affecting part of its infrastructure, saying its investigation to date shows no indication that MetaMask wallets or customer funds have been affected. As a precaution, it is exiting affected validators within its non-custodial staking operations, in coordination with clients, partners and security advisors.
- MetaMask stressed its staking operations are non-custodial and it does not manage withdrawal keys for clients' stake.
- Teams are continuing work on containment and verification, and MetaMask warns users to watch for scams and never share their Secret Recovery Phrase.
- Updates are being posted on a user update page.
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- We’re continuing to actively investigate and respond to the security incident affecting part of our infrastructure. Our focus remains on working closely with affected partners and taking appropriate steps to protect users. As part of this, we worked with our partners to take the https://t.co/tbC70C6Bdix.com ↗
- 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,x.com ↗
