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Wells Fargo Fires Employees for Faking Keyboard Activity While Working from Home

Banking giant Wells Fargo recently terminated several employees after discovering they were simulating keyboard activity to create the impression of activity while working remotely. The bank, like an increasing number of companies, uses technology to keep an eye on what remote workers are doing at home, which can range from eye trackers, screenshots, and tracking keystrokes.

People walk past a Wells Fargo branch on January 10, 2023 in New York City. Wells Fargo ag