Attention, slackers — if you do remote work for a financial institution, using a mouse jiggler might not be the best career move. That’s what a dozen people learned this week as they became former ...

The mouse jiggler is a gadget built for the ‘working from home’ (WFH) era – an undetectable gizmo that makes workers appear to be ‘there’ even when they are not. Mouse jigglers have boomed ...

EMPLOYEES who work-from-home have been tricking their bosses with a mouse device that keeps their computer awake. The device, which is called a “mouse mover” or a “mouse jiggler,” is placed under your ...

Remote workers who use 'mouse-mover' technology to fake their activity are getting caught more frequently. Designed to mimic mouse movements and keyboard strokes, these tools create the illusion that ...

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Mouse movers have existed for years, but have recently become a symbol of resistance against workplace surveillance The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy ...

The agency uncovered more than 120 employees and contractors using the software, which simulates a mouse cursor moving, at two regional branches. EPA’s internal watchdog is advising the agency to ...

The programs we run on our personal computers can do some amazing things. Complex programs can give us access to the Internet, manage our personal finances, help run our businesses and more you name ...

A device that moves an unattended mouse to prevent the computer from locking up after a period of non-use. A mouse jiggler is also used by remote users to fake working if their employers monitor their ...