Metamask discloses security incident affecting its infrastructure

MetaMask disclosed a security incident impacting parts of its infrastructure, leading to proactive exit from affected validators in its non-custodial staking operations. The company assures no immediate threat to user wallets and is working with external security advisors to resolve the issue.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 2 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.