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@article{190954,
        author = {DEEPIKA A B and K Ullas Kumar and Kalyan Kumar V},
        title = {Image-Based Steganography Using Least Significant Bit Technique},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {4832-4836},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190954},
        abstract = {In an age where digital communication has become an integral part of everyday life, ensuring privacy and data security is crucial. Steganography, the art and science of hiding information in non-secret data, serves as a powerful tool for secure and undetectable communication. This paper explores the implementation of image-based steganography using the Least Significant Bit (LSB) method. A web-based tool was developed that allows users to embed secret text messages within images in such a way that the alterations remain imperceptible to the human eye. Implemented using Python, Flask, HTML/CSS, and the Pillow library, the system offers an intuitive interface and reliable performance for text-based steganographic operations. The tool achieves a balance between usability, image integrity, and security, with promising results that underscore its potential for real-world applications.},
        keywords = {Steganography, Least Significant Bit, Image Processing, Flask, Secure Communication, Pillow, Web Tool.},
        month = {January},
        }