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Encrypt Information In Images Without Distortion

Nomikos writes "C|Net reports: Researchers have created a new way to encrypt information in a digital image and extract it later without any distortion or loss of information. A team of scientists from Xerox and the University of Rochester said that the technique, called reversible data hiding, could be used in situations that require proof that an image has not been altered."

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  1. porn by Transient0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    So I'll finally be able to verify whether or not that's a REAL picture of Britney Spears getting it on with a dalmation?

    SWEET!

  2. In other news... by the_other_one · · Score: 5, Funny

    The RIAA and MPAA have sponsored new legislation to make images illegal on the internet in the United States. Images have been known to carry illegal circumvention devices such as DECSS. Thus images in themselves are also potential circumvention devices under the DMCA.

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