Porsche Outage in Russia Serves as a Reminder of the Risks in Connected Vehicle Security

Hundreds of Porsche cars in Russia became undrivable due to a malfunction in their factory-installed satellite security system, owners say.

Hundreds of Porsche cars in Russia became undrivable after their factory-installed satellite security system malfunctioned,owners and dealers report.

Drivers in several Russian cities reported sudden engine shutdowns and fuel-delivery blocks after porsche cars lost satellite alarm-module connectivity, leaving all models at risk of self-locking, according to dealership group Rolf.

The problem appears to be caused by the Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), which is an onboard module.

according to the Russian website RBC, the incident shows that any Porsche can be immobilized through its factory alarm system. The outlet suggests resolving the issue by disassembling and resetting the alarm unit.

The car owners have begun requesting service more frequently due to the problem with their standard satellite alarms, the Rolf dealership told RBK. rolf observed a surge in the service requests starting on november 28.

“Currently,there is no connection for all models and types of internal combustion engines (ICEs – RBC).Any vehicle can be blocked. Currently, the