The Internet is full of hackers and websites in the Bahamas are not exempt from such nonsense.
In fact, some of the hacking is even homegrown, with one of the sources coming from a computer at St. Augustine’s College.
Security experts have identified the server at St. Augustine’s with a number of hack attacks on local websites and IP addresses.
When a reporter called the school to discuss the problem, the IT person was not available, nor was the Principal of the school.
The reporter did talk to a Mr. Benedict Dorsett, who identified himself as a school representative. Mr. Dorsett was unconcerned about the implications of hacker attacks emanating from his school server and he exhibited a somewhat rude attitude throughout the conversation.
It is precisely this arrogant attitude, of being “above the law” that prompts so many Bahamians to commit illegal acts with utter impunity. Too many people have cousins, friends or neighbors in high places, who will protect them from the repurcussions of their anti-social and even illegal activities.
This is partly due to the corruption and extremely poor leadership displayed by Bahamian politicians and business persons. Recently, Bahamas Union of Teachers Kingsley Black said crime, violence and social unrest in the Bahamas is on the increase due to a “breakdown in society“.
