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Frequently Asked Questions About KS3 Steganography
What is steganography?
Steganography is the practice of concealing a secret message within a larger one, in such a way that only the intended recipient can detect the presence of the hidden message. The word "steganography" comes from the Greek words "steganos" meaning "covered" and "graphein" meaning "to write."
How is steganography different from cryptography?
Cryptography is the process of transforming information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. Steganography, on the other hand, is the practice of hiding the very existence of a message from unauthorized parties. While cryptography focuses on making messages unreadable, steganography focuses on making messages undetectable.
How is a message hidden in steganography?
A message is hidden in steganography by embedding it within a larger message, such as an image, audio file, or text document. The message can be embedded using techniques such as least significant bit substitution, where the least significant bits of the cover message are replaced with the bits of the hidden message.
What are the applications of steganography?
Steganography has several applications, including digital watermarking, where an image or audio file is used to protect the rights of digital content. It can also be used for secure communication, where two parties can send encrypted messages without being detected by unauthorized parties.
What are the challenges in steganography?
The biggest challenge in steganography is detecting the presence of a hidden message. It is also difficult to ensure that the hidden message is undetectable, as it may be revealed by a variety of methods such as image processing and analysis. Additionally, steganography is often vulnerable to attacks such as statistical analysis, where an attacker uses statistical methods to determine the presence of a hidden message.