SteganoBook: A Hybrid NFC and Snellen-Based Steganography Framework with Multi-Layer Security | ||||
| Kafrelsheikh Journal of Information Sciences | ||||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 July 2025 | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/kjis.2025.400608.1028 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mohamed Gamal Mansour  1; Ahmed Mohammed Elsawy1; Al-hussien Saddik Saad2
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| 1Electrical engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University | ||||
| 2Computer science, Faculty of sciences , minia University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract The rapid evolution of digital communication that has intensified the need for robust data protection methods that resist steganalysis while maintaining high security. This paper proposes a novel three-layer steganography framework combining coverless image generation, NFC-based data hiding, and physical concealment to ensure the secure sensitive information. The method first encodes a secret message into a binary bitstream, which is then visually embedded into a Snellen eye-test chart (using 'A'/'B' patterns) for artifact-free steganography. Simultaneously, the payload is stored in an NFC tag concealed within a book’s spine, bridging digital and physical security domains. The sender uses an NFC-enabled smartphone to embed data, while the recipient extracts it via the same device. Finally, the experimental validation confirms the method’s high capacity (up to 1.1 Kbit per tag), invisibility, and robustness against common attacks. Compared to the traditional steganography, the proposed hybrid approach offers superior security by integrating multi- domain protection. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Near-field communication; Steganography; Coverless image steganography; NFC-Stego | ||||
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