International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering
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| TITLE | Secure Data Transfer across Internet Using Image Steganography |
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| ABSTRACT | The exponential growth of internet communication has intensified the need for robust methods of secure data transmission. This project presents an image steganography-based system for concealing sensitive information within digital images, enabling covert data transfer across the internet without arousing suspicion. The proposed system employs the Least Significant Bit (LSB) technique to embed textual or binary data into carrier images, ensuring minimal perceptual distortion while preserving payload integrity. An optional layer of AES encryption is applied to the secret data before embedding, providing a dual-layered security mechanism against unauthorized access and interception. The system is implemented as a web-based application that allows users to encode and decode hidden messages through an intuitive interface. Experimental evaluations demonstrate that the system achieves high embedding capacity, imperceptibility, and robustness, with PSNR values consistently exceeding acceptable thresholds. The results confirm the effectiveness of combining cryptography and steganography for secure internet-based data communication. |
| AUTHOR | PRINCE WESLEY C, MOHAMED ASHIK JAMAL N, JAYAESH GAUTAM SK., M. SHARON NISHA Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India |
| VOLUME | 183 |
| DOI | DOI: 10.15680/IJIRCCE.2026.1404049 |
| pdf/49_Secure Data Transfer across Internet Using Image Steganography.pdf | |
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