DISCLAIMER: This Matrix is not a replacement for professional support, emergency services or for weaponisation against others.
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The SAFE TFA Matrix documents the tactics and techniques used in technology-facilitated abuse. Think of it as MITRE ATT&CK for interpersonal harm, a structured knowledge base that helps practitioners identify, classify, and respond to tech-enabled abuse patterns.
The framework catalogues 74 techniques across 7 tactics, from stalkerware installation to smart home weaponization. Each technique is documented with detection methods, evidence types, and platform-specific details.
Open source. Evidence-based. Practitioner-focused.
7 Tactics. 74 Techniques (and Counting)
01
Surveillance & Tracking
Stalkerware, GPS trackers, account monitoring, smart home surveillance
02
Account & Access Compromise
Password theft, account takeover, device lockout, 2FA interception
03
Harassment & Intimidation
Threats, doxxing, swatting, coordinated pile-ons, contact bombing
04
Information Manipulation
Gaslighting, NCII, deepfakes, fake evidence, reputation attacks
05
Isolation & Control
Blocking contacts, controlling social media, intercepting communications
06
Resource & Financial Control
Financial lockout, transaction monitoring, crypto fraud, identity theft
07
Physical Enablement
Location-based assault, smart lock manipulation, vehicle sabotage
Built for practitioners
TFA Matrix is designed for anyone who needs to understand, identify, or respond to tech-facilitated abuse:
Domestic violence services
Help clients identify how technology is being used against them
Digital safety specialists
Structured framework for assessment and safety planning
Law enforcement
Evidence collection guidance and technique documentation
Legal professionals
Technical context for protection orders and prosecution
Researchers
Standardized taxonomy for studying tech-enabled abuse
Platform trust & safety
Pattern recognition for policy development
Resources
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