Coinbase strengthens hiring security with measures like mandatory in-person onboarding, biometric verification, and stricter interview protocols to prevent AI misuse and block North Korean infiltration.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong disclosed that North Korean IT workers attempted to target the company, prompting tougher hiring and security requirements. All employees must now attend in-person training in the U.S., while access to sensitive systems is restricted to U.S. citizens with fingerprint verification. Additionally, interview candidates are required to keep cameras on to confirm authenticity and prevent AI-driven impersonation attempts.