Audio Steganography Technique Using Circular Bit Replacement

Abstract

Audio steganography is one of the important methods to transit hidden information by modifying an audio signal in an imperceptible manner. In audio steganography, determining the best possible position for embedding the secret message with minimum alteration of the cover audio remains a challenging issue. In this technique we hide secrete text or audio information in a host message such that no one except the intended receiver is aware of its existence and prevents unauthorised access. Various techniques have been used for embedding information in digital audio. Least significant bit (LSB) technique is most commonly used technique for secure data transfer. This paper presents replacement of bits of samples to hide a sequence of bits of secrete text. The bits of samples are selected in a circular manner from LSB to MSB or vice versa. The results reveal satisfactory performance of the system and may be used for secure movement of data.