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

Atlassian's Bamboo has critical SQL injection vulnerability

Atlassian's Bamboo has critical SQL injection vulnerability

Plus 24 high-severity patches.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 20 2024 8:35AM Security
Queensland emergency services to get consolidated rostering

Queensland emergency services to get consolidated rostering

Ambulance service to lead rollout.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 20 2024 6:27AM Strategy
Macquarie University hiring CISO

Macquarie University hiring CISO

Following Jeremy Koster’s departure in 2023.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 20 2024 6:25AM Strategy
NSW Telco Authority seeks disaster connectivity kits for communities

NSW Telco Authority seeks disaster connectivity kits for communities

At least 20 by February 2025.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 19 2024 5:47AM Telco/ISP
Epic Games lawsuit kicks off in Australia

Epic Games lawsuit kicks off in Australia

Apple, Google accused of anti-competitive conduct.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 18 2024 5:30PM Strategy
Queensland Rail is replacing its CIDO

Queensland Rail is replacing its CIDO

As 2032 Olympics spark new projects.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 18 2024 10:58AM HR
ACCC examines AI's influence on internet search

ACCC examines AI's influence on internet search

Regulator launches new search competition inquiry.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 18 2024 9:42AM Software
Queensland Rail is replacing its CIDO

Queensland Rail is replacing its CIDO

As 2032 Olympics spark new projects.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 18 2024 6:43AM Strategy
Westpac disaster recovery centre hits the market

Westpac disaster recovery centre hits the market

1990s data centre was repurposed in 2017.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 15 2024 6:36AM Financial Services
Nissan contacting 100,000 A/NZ customers after December breach

Nissan contacting 100,000 A/NZ customers after December breach

Government IDs, personal info compromised.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 14 2024 4:32PM Security
IBM observability software patched against critical bugs

IBM observability software patched against critical bugs

Node.js sandbox escapes.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 14 2024 11:50AM Security
Akamai demonstrates exploit for Kubernetes vulnerability

Akamai demonstrates exploit for Kubernetes vulnerability

Full takeover of Windows nodes.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 14 2024 9:36AM Security
Digital ID legislation inches forward

Digital ID legislation inches forward

Opposition, Greens want the scheme to be voluntary.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 13 2024 1:17PM Security
Microsoft releases 60 Windows patches

Microsoft releases 60 Windows patches

A 'Patch Tuesday' update without zero-day vulnerabilities.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 13 2024 11:47AM Security
SA gov selects Oracle for its next ERP

SA gov selects Oracle for its next ERP

Masterpiece replacement moves ahead.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 13 2024 11:44AM Cloud
Dell patches vProxy third-party vulnerabilities

Dell patches vProxy third-party vulnerabilities

Software supply chain always a challenge.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 12 2024 2:30PM Security
Service NSW looks for new CDO

Service NSW looks for new CDO

Replacing former digital executive director.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 12 2024 1:05PM Strategy
SA Power Networks using drones for remote line inspections

SA Power Networks using drones for remote line inspections

Beyond line-of-sight flights with Carbonix drone.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 11 2024 11:30AM Strategy
Energy Queensland flicks switch on CIO hunt

Energy Queensland flicks switch on CIO hunt

To take charge of digital division.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 8 2024 6:53AM Training & Development
Cisco warns Android 14 breaks Webex, Jabber clients

Cisco warns Android 14 breaks Webex, Jabber clients

Deprecated API blocks notifications.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 7 2024 5:10PM Software

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