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A Reversible Data Hiding Algorithm for JPEG Image Based on Paillier Homomorphic Encryption

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Digital Forensics and Watermarking (IWDW 2023)

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With the rapid advancement of cloud computing, great security concern regarding data storage has been brougth forth. This paper proposes a reversible data hiding algorithm for JPEG images based on Paillier homomorphic encryption. The secret data is embedded by modifying quantized DCT coefficients. The AC coefficients are modified through homomorphic encryption during the embedding process, while the DC coefficients, which significantly impact image quality, are subjected only to Arnold transform. Additionally, an algorithm that can control the distribution range of ciphertext of Paillier homomorphic encryption is frist presented, thereby, minimizing the ciphertext expansion. Extensive experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm achieves larger data embedding capacity, higher security of ciphertext images, and more stable image quality in comparison with other advanced algorithms.

Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (62272255, 62302248, 62302249); National key research and development program of China (2021YFC3340600, 2021YFC3340602); Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong (tsqn202306251); Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (ZR2020MF054, ZR2023QF018, ZR2023QF032, ZR2022LZH011), Ability Improvement Project of Science and Technology SMES in Shandong Province (2022TSGC2485, 2023TSGC0217); Jinan “20 Universities”-Project of Jinan Research Leader Studio (2020GXRC056); Jinan “New 20 Universities”-Project of Introducing Innovation Team (202228016); Youth Innovation Team of Colleges and Universities in Shandong Province (2022KJ124);The “Chunhui Plan” Cooperative Scientific Research Project of Ministry of Education (HZKY20220482); Achievement transformation of science, education and production integration pilot project (2023CGZH-05), First Talent Research Project under Grant (2023RCKY131, 2023RCKY143), Integration Pilot Project of Science Education Industry under Grant (2023PX006, 2023PY060, 2023PX071).

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  1. Key Laboratory of Computing Power Network and Information Security, Ministry of Education, Shandong Computer Science Center (National Supercomputer Center in Jinan), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China

    Chunxin Zhao & Yongjin Xian

  2. Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Computer Networks, Shandong Fundamental Research Center for Computer Science, Jinan, China

    Chunxin Zhao & Yongjin Xian

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Zhao, C., Ma, R., Xian, Y. (2024). A Reversible Data Hiding Algorithm for JPEG Image Based on Paillier Homomorphic Encryption. In: Ma, B., Li, J., Li, Q. (eds) Digital Forensics and Watermarking. IWDW 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14511. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2585-4_15

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