On the Security of Robust Image Watermarking Algorithm based on Discrete Wavelet Transform, Discrete Cosine Transform and Singular Value Decomposition

Authors

Khaled Loukhaoukha, Centre de Recherche Développement, Bouchaoui, Algeria\\ Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, CanadaFollow
Ahmed Refaey, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6G 5B9, CanadaFollow
Khalil Zebbiche, Centre de Recherche Développement, Bouchaoui, Algeria\\ School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queen’s University, Belfast, UKFollow
Makram Nabti, Centre de Recherche Développement, Bouchaoui, Algeria\\ School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queen’s University, Belfast, UKFollow

Author Country (or Countries)

Canada

Abstract

Among emergent applications of digital watermarking, owner identification, proof of ownership and transaction tracking are applications that protect data by embedding the owner’s information (watermark) in it. Recently, a robust image watermarking scheme based on discrete wavelet transform, discrete cosine transform and singular value decomposition was proposed by Hu et al. [1]. However, this scheme has shown some drawbacks. In this paper, we present two ambiguity attacks that clearly demonstrate the ineffectiveness of the above scheme some watermarking applications, such as proof of ownership, transaction tracking and data authentication.

Recommended Citation

Loukhaoukha, Khaled; Refaey, Ahmed; Zebbiche, Khalil; and Nabti, Makram (2015) "On the Security of Robust Image Watermarking Algorithm based on Discrete Wavelet Transform, Discrete Cosine Transform and Singular Value Decomposition," Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences: Vol. 09: Iss. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/amis/vol09/iss3/7