Stegasoo
A secure steganography system for hiding encrypted messages in images using hybrid authentication.
Features
- AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption
- Argon2id memory-hard key derivation (256MB RAM requirement)
- Pseudo-random pixel selection defeats steganalysis
- Multi-factor authentication: Reference photo + passphrase + PIN/RSA key
- Multiple interfaces: CLI, Web UI, REST API
- File embedding: Hide any file type (PDF, ZIP, documents)
- DCT steganography: JPEG-resilient embedding for social media
- Channel keys: Private group communication channels
Embedding Modes
| Mode | Capacity (1080p) | JPEG Resilient | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCT (default) | ~150 KB | Yes | Social media, messaging apps |
| LSB | ~750 KB | No | Email, direct file transfer |
Web UI
| Home | Encode | Decode | Generate |
|---|---|---|---|
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Quick Start
# Install (Python 3.10-3.12)
pip install -e ".[all]"
# Generate credentials
stegasoo generate --pin --words 4
# Encode a message
stegasoo encode \
--ref my_photo.jpg \
--carrier meme.jpg \
--passphrase "apple forest thunder mountain" \
--pin 123456 \
--message "Secret message"
# Decode
stegasoo decode \
--ref my_photo.jpg \
--stego stego_image.png \
--passphrase "apple forest thunder mountain" \
--pin 123456
Interfaces
| Interface | Start Command | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | stegasoo --help |
CLI.md |
| Web UI | cd frontends/web && python app.py |
WEB_UI.md |
| REST API | cd frontends/api && uvicorn main:app |
API.md |
Security Model
Reference Photo ──┐
(~80-256 bits) │
├──► Argon2id KDF ──► AES-256-GCM Key
Passphrase ───────┤ (256MB RAM)
(~43-132 bits) │
│
PIN ──────────────┤
(~20-30 bits) │
│
RSA Key ──────────┘
(optional)
| Configuration | Entropy | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 4-word passphrase + 6-digit PIN | ~153 bits | Standard security |
| 4-word passphrase + PIN + RSA | ~280+ bits | Maximum security |
Requirements
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| Python | 3.10-3.12 |
| RAM | 512 MB+ |
Development
pip install -e ".[dev]"
pytest
black src/ tests/ frontends/
ruff check src/ tests/ frontends/
Documentation
- INSTALL.md - Installation guide
- CLI.md - Command-line reference
- API.md - REST API documentation
- WEB_UI.md - Web interface guide
- SECURITY.md - Security model details
- UNDER_THE_HOOD.md - Technical deep-dive
- CHANGELOG.md - Version history
- CONTRIBUTING.md - Contributor guide
License
MIT License - see LICENSE. Use responsibly.
This tool is for educational and legitimate privacy purposes. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws.