Image encryption algorithm based on multiple chaotic systems and improved Joseph block scrambling

• Published in: Chinese physics B 2024-09, Vol.33 (10), p.104205
• Main Authors: Mou, Dingkang, Dong, Yumin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: DNA coding confusion; improved Joseph block scrambling; mersenne twister algorithm; pixel XOR operation
• ISSN: 1674-1056; 2058-3834
• DOI: 10.1088/1674-1056/ad6257

With the rapid development of digital information technology, images are increasingly used in various fields. To ensure the security of image data, prevent unauthorized tampering and leakage, maintain personal privacy, and protect intellectual property rights, this study proposes an innovative color image encryption algorithm. Initially, the Mersenne Twister algorithm is utilized to generate high-quality pseudo-random numbers, establishing a robust basis for subsequent operations. Subsequently, two distinct chaotic systems, the autonomous non-Hamiltonian chaotic system and the tent-logistic-cosine chaotic mapping, are employed to produce chaotic random sequences. These chaotic sequences are used to control the encoding and decoding process of the DNA, effectively scrambling the image pixels. Furthermore, the complexity of the encryption process is enhanced through improved Joseph block scrambling. Thorough experimental verification, research, and analysis, the average value of the information entropy test data reaches as high as 7.999. Additionally, the average value of the number of pixels change rate (NPCR) test data is 99.6101%, which closely approaches the ideal value of 99.6094%. This algorithm not only guarantees image quality but also substantially raises the difficulty of decryption.