Can MetaMask be hacked?

While hacking MetaMask is difficult, it is always possible if a user is careless with their private keys and/or their Secret Recovery Phrase. MetaMask suggests that if you do have a large amount of ETH or tokens in your account, that you get a hardware wallet, which is considered to be the safest and most secure way to store your Ethereum or tokens. The following are additional resources on how to keep your computer safe:

• Windows - Keep your computer secure at home
• Mac - Set up your Mac to be secure
• Linux - Protect your person linux/unix computer