Open Access

REVIEW

A Review of Image Steganography Based on Multiple Hashing Algorithm

by Abdullah Alenizi¹, Mohammad Sajid Mohammadi², Ahmad A. Al-Hajji², Arshiya Sajid Ansari^1,*

1 Department of Information Technology, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, 11952, Saudi Arabia
2 Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering and Information Technology, Onaizah Colleges, Qassim, 56312, Saudi Arabia

* Corresponding Author: Arshiya Sajid Ansari. Email:

Computers, Materials & Continua 2024, 80(2), 2463-2494. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmc.2024.051826

Received 16 March 2024; Accepted 05 June 2024; Issue published 15 August 2024

Abstract

Steganography is a technique for hiding secret messages while sending and receiving communications through a cover item. From ancient times to the present, the security of secret or vital information has always been a significant problem. The development of secure communication methods that keep recipient-only data transmissions secret has always been an area of interest. Therefore, several approaches, including steganography, have been developed by researchers over time to enable safe data transit. In this review, we have discussed image steganography based on Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) algorithm, etc. We have also discussed image steganography based on multiple hashing algorithms like the Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) method, the Blowfish technique, and the hash-least significant bit (LSB) approach. In this review, a novel method of hiding information in images has been developed with minimal variance in image bits, making our method secure and effective. A cryptography mechanism was also used in this strategy. Before encoding the data and embedding it into a carry image, this review verifies that it has been encrypted. Usually, embedded text in photos conveys crucial signals about the content. This review employs hash table encryption on the message before hiding it within the picture to provide a more secure method of data transport. If the message is ever intercepted by a third party, there are several ways to stop this operation. A second level of security process implementation involves encrypting and decrypting steganography images using different hashing algorithms.

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