Richard Chirgwin

Richard Chirgwin is a veteran of Australia's tech press, covering IT, telecommunications, security, networking, and protocols. Prior to iTnews, he worked at The Register for 9 years.

Recent articles by Richard Chirgwin

Telstra decides not to sell its InfraCo Fixed business

Telstra decides not to sell its InfraCo Fixed business

Mobile remains engine room.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 17 2023 11:52AM Telco/ISP
Ivanti patches MDM vulnerabilities

Ivanti patches MDM vulnerabilities

Buffer overflows lead to RCE.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 17 2023 10:47AM Security
SA Power Networks seeks $314m ICT budget

SA Power Networks seeks $314m ICT budget

For the next five years.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 17 2023 6:56AM Strategy
Swinburne supercomputer lights up

Swinburne supercomputer lights up

Ngarrgu Tindebeek goes live.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 16 2023 12:41PM Hardware
Bapcor transformation to deliver payoff in 2024

Bapcor transformation to deliver payoff in 2024

Puts $3.2m into data warehouse, e-commerce systems.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 16 2023 12:38PM Strategy
Endpoint Security 2023

Endpoint Security 2023

The ever-growing number and variety of endpoints is feeding a burgeoning market for endpoint security products.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 16 2023 9:54AM State of Security 2023
TPG phases in AI-powered network analysis

TPG phases in AI-powered network analysis

Supplied by Ericsson.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 15 2023 6:19AM Telco/ISP
Data centres vulnerable, researchers tell DEF CON

Data centres vulnerable, researchers tell DEF CON

Trellix turns up bugs in PDUs, management software.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 14 2023 11:12AM Security
Ventia lands $134m NBN fibre contract

Ventia lands $134m NBN fibre contract

Work starts this month.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 14 2023 10:56AM Telco/ISP
Most VPNs can be tricked into leaking traffic

Most VPNs can be tricked into leaking traffic

Bug goes back to 1996.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 9 2023 11:50AM Security
Suncorp elevates CIO to lead 'tech and ops'

Suncorp elevates CIO to lead 'tech and ops'

Reorganisation unveiled, as digital investments pay dividends.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 9 2023 10:18AM Financial Services
Microsoft discloses three critical RCEs

Microsoft discloses three critical RCEs

Update also blocks bug disclosed in July.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 9 2023 9:56AM Security
Bupa appoints Asia Pacific CIO

Bupa appoints Asia Pacific CIO

Former acting CTO from CBA takes role.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 8 2023 11:09AM Strategy
Azure bug allowed password theft, researcher says

Azure bug allowed password theft, researcher says

Tenable CEO critical of slow fix, transparency.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 7 2023 12:30PM Security
Keyboard sounds can reveal secrets: researchers

Keyboard sounds can reveal secrets: researchers

Sound as a side-channel.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 7 2023 12:25PM Security
Ivanti endpoint security needs security upgrade

Ivanti endpoint security needs security upgrade

Older MobileIron appliances had exploitable API.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 3 2023 9:52AM Security
Salesforce email compromised for phishing attacks

Salesforce email compromised for phishing attacks

Now patched against "Phishforce".
Richard Chirgwin Aug 3 2023 9:41AM Security
BeyondTrust reveals appliance vulnerability

BeyondTrust reveals appliance vulnerability

Cloud service already fixed.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 3 2023 6:38AM Security
Regional Express subsidiary, Judo Bank caught in HWL Ebsworth breach

Regional Express subsidiary, Judo Bank caught in HWL Ebsworth breach

Fallout continues to grow.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 2 2023 8:55AM Security
HP: supporting the hybrid workforce with more sustainable printers

HP: supporting the hybrid workforce with more sustainable printers

HP Color LaserJet printers incorporate TerraJet toner technology for sustainability and high performance in printing.
Richard Chirgwin Aug 1 2023 8:33AM Partner Content

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