A novel video steganography algorithm in the wavelet domain based on the KLT tracking algorithm and BCH codes

Abstract

Recently, video steganography has become a popular option for a secret data communication. The performance of any steganography algorithm is based on the embedding efficiency, embedding payload, and robustness against attackers. In this paper, we propose a novel video steganography algorithm in the wavelet domain based on the KLT tracking algorithm and BCH codes. The proposed algorithm includes four different phases. First, the secret message is preprocessed, and BCH codes (n, k, t) are applied in order to produce an encoded message. Second, face detection and face tracking algorithms are applied on the cover videos in order to identify the facial regions of interest. Third, the process of embedding the encoded message into the high and middle frequency wavelet coefficients of all facial regions is performed. Forth, the process of extracting the secret message from the high and middle frequency wavelet coefficients for each RGB components of all facial regions is accomplished. Experimental results of the proposed video steganography algorithm have demonstrated a high embedding efficiency and a high embedding payload.