Wells Fargo Fires Employees Over "Mouse Jiggling". Here's What It Means

Mouse jigglers are software programs that automatically move the mouse cursor slightly and randomly to prevent a computer from going into sleep mode

Wells Fargo, one of America's leading banks, has taken strict action against employees caught "mouse jiggling" to fake work. Check for software and devices on company computers for any unauthorised apps that could be mouse jigglers.  Observe employee responsiveness during work hours. Mouse jigglers cannot mimic human interaction like responding to messages or participating in calls.  Implement certain apps and softwares to track mouse movements and activity. These tools will detect abnormal patterns that could signify the use of mouse jigglers. Educate employees on the risks of using mouse jigglers and implement policies against their use. 

According to media reports, several remote workers were fired after allegedly simulating keyboard activity to give the impression that they were actively working from home. 

Wells Fargo told the BBC that it has strict standards and won't “tolerate unethical behaviour”.