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Explore how Internet of Things (IoT) devices can be exploited for malicious purposes, particularly in cases of intimate partner abuse, through this 10-minute conference presentation from SOUPS 2025. Learn about an innovative "abusability" study that examines how individuals with varying technical expertise discover ways to misuse smart home devices for harmful activities. Discover the research findings showing that users across different skill levels primarily focus on non-technical attack methods, and understand the common device features that enable such abuses. Examine the critical role of access control and logging mechanisms in IoT security, along with the design trade-offs necessary to better protect against domestic abuse scenarios. Gain insights into the proposed "Functionality-Enabled" adversary model for technology-facilitated domestic abuse and understand the implications for IoT device design and security. This research presentation by Kieron Ivy Turk and Alice Hutchings from the University of Cambridge provides valuable perspectives on the intersection of technology, security, and domestic safety in the context of smart home devices.
