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Breaking an image encryption algorithm based on chaos

Cryptography and Security 2016-10-04 v2

Abstract

Recently, a chaos-based image encryption algorithm called MCKBA (Modified Chaotic-Key Based Algorithm) was proposed. This paper analyzes the security of MCKBA and finds that it can be broken with a differential attack, which requires only four chosen plain-images. Performance of the attack is verified by experimental results. In addition, some defects of MCKBA, including insensitivity with respect to changes of plain-image/secret key, are reported.

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@article{arxiv.1007.3862,
  title  = {Breaking an image encryption algorithm based on chaos},
  author = {Chengqing Li and Michael Z. Q. Chen and Kwok-Tung Lo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1007.3862},
  year   = {2016}
}

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10 pages, 4 figures

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