Real-world actor-based image steganalysis via classifier inconsistency detection
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| author | Lerch-Hostalot, Daniel Megías, David |
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| contents | In this paper, we propose a robust method for detecting guilty actors in image steganography while effectively addressing the Cover Source Mismatch (CSM) problem, which arises when classifying images from one source using a classifier trained on images from another source. Designed for an actor-based scenario, our method combines the use of Detection of Classifier Inconsistencies (DCI) prediction with EfficientNet neural networks for feature extraction, and a Gradient Boosting Machine for the final classification. The proposed approach successfully determines whether an actor is innocent or guilty, or if they should be discarded due to excessive CSM. We show that the method remains reliable even in scenarios with high CSM, consistently achieving accuracy above 80% and outperforming the baseline method. This novel approach contributes to the field of steganalysis by offering a practical and efficient solution for handling CSM and detecting guilty actors in real-world applications. |
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| spellingShingle | Real-world actor-based image steganalysis via classifier inconsistency detection Lerch-Hostalot, Daniel Megías, David Cryptography and Security In this paper, we propose a robust method for detecting guilty actors in image steganography while effectively addressing the Cover Source Mismatch (CSM) problem, which arises when classifying images from one source using a classifier trained on images from another source. Designed for an actor-based scenario, our method combines the use of Detection of Classifier Inconsistencies (DCI) prediction with EfficientNet neural networks for feature extraction, and a Gradient Boosting Machine for the final classification. The proposed approach successfully determines whether an actor is innocent or guilty, or if they should be discarded due to excessive CSM. We show that the method remains reliable even in scenarios with high CSM, consistently achieving accuracy above 80% and outperforming the baseline method. This novel approach contributes to the field of steganalysis by offering a practical and efficient solution for handling CSM and detecting guilty actors in real-world applications. |
| title | Real-world actor-based image steganalysis via classifier inconsistency detection |
| topic | Cryptography and Security |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.04362 |