Why Mouse Jigglers Defeat Activity-Based Time Tracking

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Activity percentages on time-tracking dashboards are basically a compressed view of mouse and keyboard input.
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The article argues that activity percentages mostly measure input motion, not real work. Mouse jigglers exploit that blind spot, while richer endpoint telemetry can help flag suspicious patterns. The key caveat: telemetry should inform review, not automatically prove misconduct.