Study of robustness of information embedding into digital images DWT domain using QIM method against destructive effects and steganalysis

Abstract

Abstract Steganography is one of effective solutions to ensure information confidentiality. For this purpose, secret information is embedded into a cover object, for example, a digital image. However, embedded data can be detected using steganalysis techniques. As a result, an attacker can apply destructive effects to the stego-image and destroy the embedded data to prevent their hidden transmission. Therefore, this paper presents a study of robustness of information embedding into digital images DWT domain using QIM method against destructive effects (JPEG compression, brightness change, etc.) and statistical steganalysis at the same time. The results will help to increase the efficiency of information embedding into DWT domain of digital images.