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Chaotic Image Security Techniques and Developments: A Review

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  • Hao Zhang

    (College of Computer Science and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China)

  • Xiufang Feng

    (School of Software, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China)

  • Jingyu Sun

    (School of Software, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China)

  • Pengfei Yan

    (School of Software, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China)

Abstract

With the rapid development and convergence of systems science, cryptography, and data science, chaos-based image information security has emerged as a prominent research area, drawing considerable attention from researchers in computer science, physics, and related disciplines. This paper aims to review the fundamental concepts of chaos, as well as chaos-based image encryption, watermarking, and steganography. Building on this foundation, we analyze the evaluation standards, advancements, and applications of chaos-based image information security. Additionally, we propose several potential areas of focus for the future of chaos-based image information security, encouraging interested readers to pay attention to these crucial developments. Our analysis suggests that chaos can be effectively employed in plaintext image encryption, and that chaos-based watermarking and hiding techniques also hold promise.

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  • Hao Zhang & Xiufang Feng & Jingyu Sun & Pengfei Yan, 2025. "Chaotic Image Security Techniques and Developments: A Review," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 13(12), pages 1-28, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jmathe:v:13:y:2025:i:12:p:1976-:d:1679574
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