On the Security of Robust Image Watermarking Algorithm based on Discrete Wavelet Transform, Discrete Cosine Transform and Singular Value Decomposition

Among emergent applications of digital watermarking, owne r id ntification, proof of ownership and transaction tracki ng are applications that protect data by embedding the owner’s information (watermark) in it. Recently, a robust image wat ermarking scheme based on discrete wavelet transform, discrete cosin e tra sform and singular value decomposition was proposed b y Hu et al. [1]. However, this scheme has shown some drawbacks. In this pap er, we present two ambiguity attacks that clearly demonstra te the ineffectiveness of the above scheme some watermarking a pplic tions, such as proof of ownership, transaction track ing and data authentication.

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