ATM On-Off App: A video is going viral on social media in which individuals claim to be turning an ATM machine on and off using an app. The authenticity of the video has not yet been verified.

ATM On-Off App: Last week, several videos surfaced showing people shutting down e-rickshaws moving on the road using an app. Taking action, the government ordered the removal of several apps featuring such functionality. Now, another video has emerged where people claim to be switching an ATM on and off via an app. Although the veracity of this video remains unconfirmed, it has certainly raised concerns. The video shows individuals turning the ATM machine on and off using the app.

Are ATMs being targeted now?

In the video circulating on social media, the interface of the app allegedly used to control the ATM resembles the BAT-BMS app—the same one previously used to shut down e-rickshaws. The faces of the people using the app are not visible in this latest video. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether an ATM machine can actually be switched on or off using an app. Banks have not provided any information regarding this matter either. There is also speculation that the machine might have been undergoing an automatic reboot, and someone recorded the video while linking it to the app.

ATM machines can also be turned off from those Chinese apps. This is a serious issue pic.twitter.com/JmSonBmOUB

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BAT-BMS app had caused a stir

A few days ago, social media was suddenly flooded with videos showing people shutting down e-rickshaws using the BAT-BMS app. This was a battery management system tool used to control the batteries of e-rickshaws. Concerned about passenger safety and battery security, the government took note of the issue and had several apps—including BAT-BMS—removed from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

How did the BAT-BMS app work?

BAT-BMS was a Chinese app designed to manage and monitor lithium batteries. It displayed various real-time data points, such as voltage, current, temperature, charging status, battery health, and capacity. The question arises: how did this lead to e-rickshaws shutting down? The answer lies in the fact that many e-rickshaws use lithium batteries equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled Battery Management System (BMS). If this system is not properly secured or disabled, it becomes easy to connect a phone to it. Once connected, the battery can be switched on or off from a range of 10–15 meters.