Porsche Cars ‘Bricked’ in Russia: How a Security Feature Turned Into a Kill Switch

Zero Trust Explained: Why Automotive Cybersecurity Can’t Rely on Trust

Zero Trust challenges the idea that anything inside a network should be trusted by default. In this episode, we break down what Zero Trust really means and why it matters for modern automotive systems. Please find our show notes, website and calendar for the upcoming episodes in the following. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show_Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. [https://www.notion.so/autosecai/Zero-Trust-30295320eddf8049bac6ec59e93864f3?] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our_Show_Website.⁠⁠ [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/priyadharsini-g/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Show Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://autosecai.notion.site/1df95320eddf80ec9359ee9f1e43075d?v=1df95320eddf80af8836000c96d34553].

Automotive Cyber Attacks: Looking Back at Data Breaches, Shipment Halts & the Costliest Incidents

In this episode, we look back at some of the most impactful cyber incidents in the automotive industry in 2025, from large-scale data breaches to production shutdowns and shipment halts. Please find our show notes, website and calendar for the upcoming episodes in the following. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show_Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.notion.so/autosecai/Looking-back-at-the-top-cyberattacks-in-2025-2f395320eddf8028a66af062790a9c86?]. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our_Show_Website.⁠ [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/priyadharsini-g/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Show Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://autosecai.notion.site/1df95320eddf80ec9359ee9f1e43075d?v=1df95320eddf80af8836000c96d34553]. Today, we break down how cyber attacks ripple across the automotive ecosystem—affecting manufacturers, suppliers, financial services, and customers alike. From costly ransomware events to exposed customer data, this episode highlights why automotive cybersecurity is no longer just about the car itself.

Cyber Defense in Formula 1: How Teams Protect Data, Strategy & Race Performance

Formula 1 is no longer won by speed alone—it’s won by data, AI, and cybersecurity. In this episode, we explore how F1 teams defend against cyber attacks, protect real-time telemetry, secure cloud infrastructure, and safeguard race strategy under extreme pressure. From AI-driven threat detection to secure race operations, this episode reveals why cyber defense is now a critical performance factor in Formula 1. Please find our show notes, website and calendar for the upcoming episodes in the following. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show_Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.notion.so/autosecai/Cybersecurity-Defense-in-Formula-1-Protecting-Data-at-300-km-h-2e295320eddf80fa95eec7f22b41e8e9?]. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Show Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://autosecai.notion.site/1df95320eddf80ec9359ee9f1e43075d?v=1df95320eddf80af8836000c96d34553]. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our_Show_Website. [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/priyadharsini-g/]

Why Cybersecurity Is a Winning Factor in Formula 1 (Part 1): Data, Strategy & Risk

Formula 1 is no longer just a race—it’s a high-speed data battlefield. In this episode, we explore why cybersecurity is critical in F1, how teams protect real-time telemetry, cloud systems, and race strategy, and what happens when data can’t be trusted. From AI-driven defense to connected infrastructure, this episode breaks down how digital security is becoming a competitive advantage in motorsport. Please find our show notes, website and calendar for the upcoming episodes in the following. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show_Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.notion.so/autosecai/Cybersecurity-as-a-winning-Factor-in-F1-2d295320eddf80b1bfb5f5f87564a100?] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Show Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://autosecai.notion.site/1df95320eddf80ec9359ee9f1e43075d?v=1df95320eddf80af8836000c96d34553]. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our_Show_Website. [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/priyadharsini-g/]

Porsche Cars ‘Bricked’ in Russia: How a Security Feature Turned Into a Kill Switch

A mysterious Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) failure in Russia left hundreds of Porsche owners unable to start their cars, turning a high‑end security feature into an unexpected kill switch. This episode explains how Porsche’s connected‑car security and immobilizer tech works, why a backend or satellite outage can suddenly immobilize vehicles, and what frustrated drivers actually went through on the ground. If you’re curious about automotive cybersecurity, car hacking, or connected‑vehicle risks, this Porsche VTS incident is a real‑world case study you don’t want to miss. Please find our show notes, website and calendar for the upcoming episodes in the following. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show_Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.notion.so/autosecai/Porsche-Cars-Bricked-in-Russia-How-a-Security-Feature-Turned-Into-a-Kill-Switch-2ca95320eddf8007b617d0f02738cd63?] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Show Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://autosecai.notion.site/1df95320eddf80ec9359ee9f1e43075d?v=1df95320eddf80af8836000c96d34553]. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our_Show_Website. [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/priyadharsini-g/]