Wells Fargo has reportedly dismissed over a dozen employees from its wealth and investment management unit for using “mouse jigglers” to simulate productivity. These devices, which simulate mouse movements to give the impression of active work, have become increasingly popular since the onset of remote work during the pandemic.
The employees were discharged following a review of allegations involving the simulation of keyboard activity. However, it remains unclear how long the employees had been using the technology before they were caught, or whether they were working remotely or on-site at the time. The method used by the bank to detect this activity has not been disclosed.
Mouse jigglers, available for less than $20 on Amazon, can fake keyboard inputs, tricking monitoring software into thinking someone is at their desk. Despite the bank’s requirement for employees to be in the office from early 2022, some workers have been using these devices to appear productive while working remotely.
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