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District to require multi‑factor authentication; tech director warns families about hazardous TikTok challenge and notes BOCES onboarding

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At the May 7 meeting Hendrick Hudson technology staff announced enforcement of multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for all staff starting June 30, warned parents about a viral TikTok challenge that can cause device fires, and outlined a planned June–July transition to BOCES‑managed IT services with Edutech support through June 30.

HENDRICK HUDSON, N.Y. — District technology staff told the board May 7 they will require multi‑factor authentication for all staff by June 30 and urged families to speak with students about a hazardous TikTok challenge that inserts metal into USB‑C ports and can cause devices to catch fire.

The technology presenter said staff had communicated MFA enforcement in an email and had discussed the change…

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