Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, announced major changes to the work policy after discovering serious hacking attempts by North Korean computer experts who tried to infiltrate the company through fake job applications.
🔍 According to reports, these hackers exploited Coinbase's remote work policy and attempted to gain employment within the company to access sensitive systems. This prompted management to take strict measures to protect the infrastructure and digital assets.
👥 The main new decisions:
Mandatory training attendance within the United States for all new employees.
Prohibiting anyone without U.S. citizenship from accessing sensitive systems.
Activating fingerprint verification as an additional security measure.
Candidates are required to turn on their cameras during interviews to avoid AI-supported fake interviews.
A strict warning to employees regarding bribery attempts that reached hundreds of thousands of dollars, as Armstrong confirmed that the penalty would be imprisonment, not just termination.
🏢 Coinbase also announced the opening of a new support center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to enhance customer services within the United States, as part of a plan to increase security and transparency.
⚠️ It is worth mentioning that the FBI had previously warned last month that North Korea is using technology experts abroad to generate money for the regime through similar fraudulent methods.
📈 These developments reflect the scale of the security challenges faced by major crypto companies, confirming that the cybersecurity battle has become central to the digital currency industry.
✍️ What do you think of Coinbase's new decisions? Do you expect other platforms to follow suit?
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