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Open Access Research Article

Secure communication framework using lattice-based encryption and image steganography

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pp. 1855–1864Vol. 28Issue 5-BAugust 2025DOI: 10.47974/JDMSC-2418 Crossmark XML
Received:
05 Nov 2024
Published Online:
30 Aug 2025
Article type:
Research Article
Language:
EN
Article no.:
JDMSC-2418
Pages:
1855–1864

Abstract

Ensuring secure communication in modern digital networks is crucial to safeguarding sensitive information. This paper presents a novel framework that combines lattice-based encryption with image steganography to enhance data security and confidentiality. Lattice-based encryption offers strong resistance against quantum computing attacks, making it a robust choice for cryptographic security. Meanwhile, image steganography effectively conceals encrypted data within multimedia content, adding a layer of protection. The proposed framework leverages mathematical principles to optimize encryption strength while minimizing distortion in the steganographic process. 

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