Enhanced security for banking transactions using image based steganography

K.Ramya Sri; M.Ganesh Srija Reddy; Nampally Ashwika; Narahari Lahari; Parisa Nithya

Author(s)

K.Ramya Sri School of computer science and engineering, Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women (UGC-Autonomous), Maisammguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

M.Ganesh Srija Reddy School of computer science and engineering, Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women (UGC-Autonomous), Maisammguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Nampally Ashwika School of computer science and engineering, Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women (UGC-Autonomous), Maisammguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Narahari Lahari School of computer science and engineering, Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women (UGC-Autonomous), Maisammguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Parisa Nithya School of computer science and engineering, Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women (UGC-Autonomous), Maisammguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Abstract

In an age of increasing digital communication and data transfer, ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive information is paramount. Steganography, the art of hiding information within other data, has been used for centuries. In the digital realm, it plays a critical role in secure communication and information concealment. Traditional steganography methods often involve embedding information within a single image. While effective, this approach may be susceptible to detection, as single-image steganography can leave detectable traces, especially under sophisticated analysis. The primary challenge is to develop a robust system for multiple image steganography that can securely hide sensitive files within a set of images. This involves designing algorithms that distribute the information effectively across the images while maintaining imperceptibility and ensuring reliable extraction. Therefore, the rise of cyber threats and privacy concerns, there's a growing need for advanced techniques to protect sensitive files from unauthorized access or interception. Multiple image steganography, an emerging field, offers the potential for heightened security by spreading information across multiple images, making it even more challenging for potential adversaries to detect or extract. The project seeks to enhance file security by leveraging advanced techniques in multiple image steganography. By distributing the information across a set of images, this research endeavors to develop a system capable of securely concealing sensitive files. The algorithms utilized in this approach are designed to ensure imperceptibility and robustness against detection efforts. This advancement holds great promise for significantly improving the security of file transmission and storage, safeguarding critical information from unauthorized access or interception

Publication Details

Page(s) 732-741

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: International Journal of Communication Networks and Information Security, Volume: 16, Issue: 05, Year: 2024

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Keywords

Secure Communication, Data security, privacy protection, multiple image steganography, unauthorized access prevention, steganography algorithms, file concealment

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