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A new image encryption algorithm based on ladder transformation and DNA coding

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In this paper, a new scrambling algorithm is proposed to reduce the correlation between the image pixels in three directions. In this paper, this algorithm is called ladder scrambling, and the image is scrambled multiple times in the form of diagonal lines. In terms of diffusion, DNA coding is used, and the secondary processing of the image is performed through DNA coding to change the pixel value of the image. The final encrypted image is affected by three conditions: the number of scrambling algorithms, the selection of DNA coding rules, and the key of the chaotic system. Theoretical analysis and experimental results show that the algorithm is safe and effective.

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Acknowledgements

This research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No: 61672124), the Password Theory Project of the 13th Five-Year Plan National Cryptography Development Fund (No: MMJJ20170203), Liaoning Province Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talents Program Project (No: XLYC1802013), Key R&D Projects of Liaoning Province (No: 2019020105-JH2/103), Jinan City ‘20 universities’ Funding Projects Introducing Innovation Team Program (No: 2019GXRC031).

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Wang, X., Zhang, M. A new image encryption algorithm based on ladder transformation and DNA coding. Multimed Tools Appl 80, 13339–13365 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-020-10318-5

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