MetaMask said it is responding to an ongoing security incident affecting part of its infrastructure and is working with external partners and security advisors to remediate the issue. As a precaution, it is exiting affected validators in its non-custodial staking operations, while Lido confirmed the Ethereum validator exit process has begun to reduce potential network penalties. #MetaMask #Lido #Ethereum
Keypoints
- MetaMask is addressing an ongoing security incident in part of its infrastructure.
- The company said there is no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets.
- MetaMask is working with external partners and security advisors to fix the issue.
- It is proactively exiting affected validators in its non-custodial staking operations.
- Lido said the Ethereum validator exits may cause foregone rewards and possible downtime penalties.
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