On the security of a robust watermarking scheme based on RDWT-SVD

Huo Chong Ling, Raphael C.W. Phan, Swee Huay Heng

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Abstract

Image watermarking schemes allow a cover image to be embedded with a watermark for diverse applications, such as copyright protection and covert communication. Recently, a hybrid image watermarking scheme based on redundant discrete wavelet transform and singular value decomposition is proposed by Lagzian et al. This scheme demonstrates high robustness against common image processing attacks such as geometric attack, JPEG compression, Gaussian noise and histogram equalization. In this paper, we present a fundamental flaw in the scheme that leads to false-positive detection problem and hence, undermines the robustness and suitability of the scheme to be used as a proof of ownership application.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFuture Generation Information Technology - Third International Conference, FGIT 2011, in Conjunction with GDC 2011, Proceedings
Pages249-256
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Signal Processing, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition held at the FGIT Conference 2011 - Jeju Island, Korea, South
Duration: 8 Dec 201110 Dec 2011

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume7105 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Signal Processing, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition held at the FGIT Conference 2011
Abbreviated titleSIP 2011
Country/TerritoryKorea, South
CityJeju Island
Period8/12/1110/12/11

Keywords

  • false-positive detection
  • proof of ownership
  • redundant discrete wavelet transform
  • robustness
  • singular value decomposition
  • watermarking

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