Approximately 150 accounts were tampered with.
University officials said the hacker invaded the computer system and took a school password file. Then the person posted the information on the Internet.
The university brought in the FBI to help the school prosecute some of the campus violations.
Since June, LSU representatives have met with the FBI team to discuss legalities and possible prosecution for the hackers.
Currently, LSU has taken preventive measure to stop the hacking activity by installing filters.
The Duke University Police Department has requested warrants for three students wanted because of their involvement with an explosive device, which caused injuries to a Trinity sophomore outside her dormitory room on Sept. 8, Duke's student newspaper, The Chronicle, reported.
The Criminal Magistrate's office states that the charge of malicious throwing of a corrosive acid is punishable by 25 to 47 months of jail time.
Aiding and abetting carries a sentence of between 16 and 31 months.
The three students voluntarily came to the police station last Wednesday morning to discuss the incident. After interviewing the students, the police decided to obtain warrants for their arrest.
Currently, the three students have been asked to leave their residence hall rooms.
The students will be tried through the Durham court system and most likely also the Undergraduate Judicial System at Duke.
Harvard University junior Joshua Elster, who six months ago denied charges in the rape and assault of a Harvard undergraduate woman, reversed his earlier pleas and accepted an agreement where he will serve three years probation with no jail time.
Elster pleaded guilty to three counts of rape, two counts of assault and battery and one count of indecent assault and battery, the Harvard Crimson reported.
Under the conditions of the sentence, Elster is prohibited from further contact with the victim.
He is also not allowed to walk on Harvard property or enter university buildings for the next three years.
After his probation, Elster, if granted approval by Harvard's Administrative Board, can legally return to the university.
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