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 ...

Big brother didn’t see this one coming. Stay-at-home workers online are sharing their tips on how to evade bosses who track their mouse’s movements while working from home, including free apps and ...

Work-from-home employees have found a way to keep their computers awake thanks to a device that moves cursors autonomously. A TikTok user shared the work-from-home hack on her account, and the video ...

Staff forced to work from home due to the pandemic are turning to ingenious methods to give watchful employers the slip. A boom in so-called ‘mouse movers’ has been uncovered, letting employees keep ...

In 2017, Lorenzo, who works in health care, took on a temporary document-reviewing gig he could do from home. He was between full-time office jobs and liked that the temporary gig allowed him to take ...

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 ...

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 ...