Hide an audio file inside a video for a secure connection

Muthana, Rasha; Mohammed, Nora Ahmed; Shaker Mohmoud, Amir Aboubakr

doi:10.30772/qjes.2024.150139.1250

	Hide an audio file inside a video for a secure connection
Al-Qadisiyah Journal for Engineering Sciences
Article 6, Volume 17, Issue 4, December 2024, Pages 357-362 PDF (502.54 K)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.30772/qjes.2024.150139.1250
Authors
Rasha Muthana^* ¹; Nora Ahmed Mohammed²; Amir Aboubakr Shaker Mohmoud³
¹Department of Roads and Transport Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
²Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Al- Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
³School of Digital Forensics and Cyber Security, National Forensic Sciences University Gandhinagar, India
Abstract
Steganography is essential in modern cryptography and communications, enhancing the security and confidentiality of sensitive data exchanges. It has become an interesting tool because not only have security requirements for secret messages become stronger, but video has also become more popular. This paper introduces an advanced method combining sequence-to-sequence transformer models for speech recognition, RC4 encryption, and the Least Significant Bit (LSB) technique for data embedding in videos. The approach securely embeds audio messages within video streams, ensuring that even if detected, the data remains inaccessible without the decryption key. Our methodology includes converting audio to text, encrypting it, and embedding the encrypted data into video files, with a subsequent recovery process that preserves the original audio's emotional and tonal qualities. Evaluations using the UCF101 dataset confirm the method's effectiveness in maintaining video quality, with minimal visual distortion, and robust data security. This research provides a secure framework for covert communication, with potential applications in areas requiring high-level data privacy.
Keywords
Steganography; RC4 algorithm; Least Significant Bit; Forbidden Zone Data Hiding; Human Auditory System

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