In an unexpected twist that sounds more like a plot from a heist movie than a corporate meeting, Coinbase has decided to fight back against North Korean hackers by simply making their employees show up in person. Yes, you heard that right.
During a lively chat on the Cheeky Pint podcast, CEO Brian Armstrong discussed how this new in-person orientation policy is their latest line of defense against the wave of cybercriminals snagging remote tech jobs. Apparently, these hackers found a way to infiltrate companies and embezzle funds faster than you can say ‘blockchain.’
So, what’s the plan? Armstrong is mandating that new hires come through the front door instead of sending in their applications from across the globe. This sounds like a smart move to keep those North Korean hackers at bay while ensuring that actual humans (not shadowy figures from the other side of the world) are sitting in those chairs—and potentially keeping an eye on the company’s sensitive information.
In a world where the lines between jobs and hacking are becoming increasingly blurred, it seems Coinbase is ready to roll up its sleeves and put a lock on its cyber doors. Here’s hoping that the strategy works better than my attempts at avoiding social media during work hours.
What do you think—will in-person orientations put an end to this cyber espionage, or is Coinbase just throwing a party and forgetting to shut the windows?
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