Fact Check: Are ATMs closed In India for two days due to ransomeware cyber attack? Here’s the TRUTH

The State Bank of India issued a statement confirming that all its ATMs, Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs), Automated Teller Machines (ADWMs), and digital services are fully operational and available for public use.

May 9, 2025 - 17:30

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Fact Check: Are ATMs closed In India for two days due to ransomeware cyber attack? Here’s the TRUTH

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following India’s precision strikes on alarm camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, false info and misinformation are being spread with the only real real aim of rising dismay and peril amongst the Indian public. One such state gaining traction is a viral WhatsApp message falsely stating that ATMs will be closed for 2–3 days.

Nonetheless, the Truth Take a look at Unit of the Press Records Bureau (PIB) has debunked this false info that became as soon as being circulated by several social media users. PIB has confirmed that there is no longer always a such directive and that ATMs will continue to operate as peculiar.

In a post on X(previously Twitter), PIB wrote,” Are ATMs closed A viral #WhatsApp message claims ATMs will be closed for 2–3 days.