M. Sundar Prakash Balaji^1,*, V. R. Vijaykumar², Kamalraj Subramaniam³, M. Kannan⁴, V. Ayyem Pillai⁵

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.35, No.3, pp. 3155-3168, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.028969

Abstract The current research work proposed a novel optimization-based 2D-SIMM (Two-Dimensional Sine Iterative chaotic map with infinite collapse Modulation Map) model for image encryption. The proposed 2D-SIMM model is derived out of sine map and Iterative Chaotic Map with Infinite Collapse (ICMIC). In this technique, scrambling effect is achieved with the help of Chaotic Shift Transform (CST). Chaotic Shift Transform is used to change the value of pixels in the input image while the substituted value is cyclically shifted according to the chaotic sequence generated by 2D-SIMM model. These chaotic sequences, generated using 2D-SIMM model, are sensitive to initial conditions. In… More >

C. S. S. Anupama¹, Raed Alsini², N. Supriya³, E. Laxmi Lydia⁴, Seifedine Kadry⁵, Sang-Soo Yeo⁶, Yongsung Kim^7,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.2, pp. 3219-3233, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.030267

Abstract Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain receive significant interest owing to their applicability in different application areas such as healthcare, finance, transportation, etc. Medical image security and privacy become a critical part of the healthcare sector where digital images and related patient details are communicated over the public networks. This paper presents a new wind driven optimization algorithm based medical image encryption (WDOA-MIE) technique for blockchain enabled IoT environments. The WDOA-MIE model involves three major processes namely data collection, image encryption, optimal key generation, and data transmission. Initially, the medical images were captured from the patient using IoT devices. Then,… More >

Rabha W. Ibrahim^1,*, Hayder Natiq², Ahmed Alkhayyat³, Alaa Kadhim Farhan⁴, Nadia M. G. Al-Saidi⁵, Dumitru Baleanu^6,7,8

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.132, No.1, pp. 119-131, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.018343

Abstract In this study, a new algorithm of fractional beta chaotic maps is proposed to generate chaotic sequences for image encryption. The proposed technique generates multi random sequences by shuffling the image pixel position. This technique is used to blur the pixels connecting the input and encrypted images and to increase the attack resistance. The proposed algorithm makes the encryption process sophisticated by using fractional chaotic maps, which hold the properties of pseudo-randomness. The fractional beta sequences are utilized to alter the image pixels to decryption attacks. The experimental results proved that the proposed image encryption algorithm successfully encrypted and decrypted… More >

May A. Al-Otaibi^1,*, Hesham Alhumyani¹, Saleh Ibrahim², Alaa M. Abbas²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.34, No.3, pp. 1523-1536, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.026161

Abstract Image encryption has attracted a lot of interest as an important security application for protecting confidential image data against unauthorized access. An adversary with the power to manipulate cipher image data can crop part of the image out to prevent decryption or render the decrypted image useless. This is known as the occlusion attack. In this paper, we address a vulnerability to the occlusion attack identified in the medical image encryption framework recently proposed in []. We propose adding a pixel scrambling phase to the framework and show through simulation that the extended framework effectively mitigates the occlusion attack while… More >

Muhammad Islam Kamran¹, Muazzam A. Khan¹, Suliman A. Alsuhibany², Yazeed Yasin Ghadi³, Arshad⁴, Jameel Arif¹, Jawad Ahmad^5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.1, pp. 657-672, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.028876

Abstract The use of multimedia data sharing has drastically increased in the past few decades due to the revolutionary improvements in communication technologies such as the 4th generation (4G) and 5th generation (5G) etc. Researchers have proposed many image encryption algorithms based on the classical random walk and chaos theory for sharing an image in a secure way. Instead of the classical random walk, this paper proposes the quantum walk to achieve high image security. Classical random walk exhibits randomness due to the stochastic transitions between states, on the other hand, the quantum walk is more random and achieve randomness due… More >

Fadia Ali Khan¹, Jameel Ahmed¹, Fehaid Alqahtani², Suliman A. Alsuhibany³, Fawad Ahmed⁴, Jawad Ahmad^5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.1, pp. 279-294, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.028789

Abstract In this paper, we present an image encryption scheme based on the multi-stage chaos-based image encryption algorithm. The method works on the principle of confusion and diffusion. The proposed scheme containing both confusion and diffusion modules are highly secure and effective as compared to the existing schemes. Initially, an image (red, green, and blue components) is partitioned into blocks with an equal number of pixels. Each block is then processed with Tinkerbell Chaotic Map (TBCM) to get shuffled pixels and shuffled blocks. Composite Fractal Function (CFF) change the value of pixels of each color component (layer) to obtain a random… More >

Mohammad Alamgeer¹, Saud S. Alotaibi², Shaha Al-Otaibi³, Nazik Alturki³, Anwer Mustafa Hilal^4,*, Abdelwahed Motwakel⁴, Ishfaq Yaseen⁴, Mohamed I. Eldesouki⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.1, pp. 1159-1175, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.028275

Abstract Latest developments in computing and communication technologies are enabled the design of connected healthcare system which are mainly based on IoT and Edge technologies. Blockchain, data encryption, and deep learning (DL) models can be utilized to design efficient security solutions for IoT healthcare applications. In this aspect, this article introduces a Blockchain with privacy preserving image encryption and optimal deep learning (BPPIE-ODL) technique for IoT healthcare applications. The proposed BPPIE-ODL technique intends to securely transmit the encrypted medical images captured by IoT devices and performs classification process at the cloud server. The proposed BPPIE-ODL technique encompasses the design of dragonfly… More >

R. Anitha^*, B. Vijayalakshmi

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.72, No.2, pp. 3447-3463, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.021519

Abstract In the current scenario, data transmission over the network is a challenging task as there is a need for protecting sensitive data. Traditional encryption schemes are less sensitive and less complex thus prone to attacks during transmission. It has been observed that an encryption scheme using chaotic theory is more promising due to its non-linear and unpredictable behavior. Hence, proposed a novel hybrid image encryption scheme with multi-scroll attractors and quantum chaos logistic maps (MSA-QCLM). The image data is classified as inter-bits and intra-bits which are permutated separately using multi scroll attractor & quantum logistic maps to generate random keys.… More >

R. Bhaskaran¹, R. Karuppathal¹, M. Karthick², J. Vijayalakshmi³, Seifedine Kadry⁴, Yunyoung Nam^5,*

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.33, No.3, pp. 1593-1606, 2022, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2022.024902

Abstract Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0/5.0 offer several interconnections between machinery, equipment, processes, and personnel in diverse application areas namely logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare. The conventional security-based solutions in IIoT environment get degraded due to the third parties. Therefore, the recent blockchain technology (BCT) can be employed to resolve trust issues and eliminate the need for third parties. Therefore, this paper presents a novel blockchain enabled secure optimal lightweight cryptography based image encryption (BC-LWCIE) technique for industry 4.0 environment. In addition, the BC-LWCIE technique involves the design of an optimal LWC based hash function with… More >

Pengcheng Jiang, Yu Xue^*

Journal of Cyber Security, Vol.3, No.4, pp. 217-225, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jcs.2021.026022

Abstract QR codes are applied widely on the Internet and mobile devices in recent years. Its open standards and the characteristics of easy to generate lead to anyone can generate their QR code easily. Also, the QR code does not have the ability of hiding information, which leads to everyone can get access to read the content in any QR code, including those hiding some secret content in the bytes of QR code. Therefore, in recent years, information tampering and information leakage cases caused by poor security of two-dimensional code occur frequently, especially in the financial field and multi-party verification scenarios.… More >