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Data Hiding Using DNA Segments

Auday H. AL-WattarLecturer, Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq

Vol 7 No 8 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 8, August 2023 | Pages: 48-57

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 17-08-2023

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Abstract

Information security has now emerged as an essential foundation that the modern world cannot afford to abandon or disrespect in any way. Data confidentiality is still a preoccupation and a constant concern in the world of the electronic industry. Encryption has always been and continues to be the go-to solution for achieving data security. Despite its effectiveness in maintaining security, encryption in its visible version remains an appealing option for potential attackers. As a result, multiple studies and substantial research have focused on steganography, which has an advantage over encryption in that it may conceal information without leaving an identifiable format. This trait reduces the zeal and difficulties that potential attackers confront when attempting to penetrate security mechanisms.

Life is made up of genetic material called DNA, which is present in humans and the majority of other species. The DNA code is made up of the amino acids adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T). Humans share around 98% of these DNA bases, highlighting the commonalities across people. The order of these bases determines the information that is available for an organism's growth and preservation, much like the letters in words and sentences. This paper introduces a unique masking method that takes advantage of the intrinsic characteristics of DNA structure.. It includes converting data into a DNA format and then using precise computations to integrate it into pre-existing DNA blocks. It has been established via careful investigation and analysis that this approach is appropriate for obtaining information security using unconventional formulae.

Keywords

Security, Steganography, Data hiding, DNA


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Auday H. AL-Wattar, “Data Hiding Using DNA Segments” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 8, pp 48-57, August 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.708007

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