Stego Tricks
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A tool for searching binary files for embedded hidden files and data. It's installed via apt
and its source is available on .
Recovers files based on their headers and footers, useful for png images. Installed via apt
with its source on .
Helps to view file metadata, available .
Identify the type of file you're dealing with.
Extracts readable strings from files, using various encoding settings to filter the output.
Useful for comparing a modified file with its original version found online.
To attempt repair on a damaged image, adding a metadata comment might help:
Commands:
steghide info file
reveals if a file contains hidden data.
steghide extract -sf file [--passphrase password]
extracts the hidden data, password optional.
Bruteforce Attack with Stegcracker:
Commands:
zsteg -a file
applies all detection methods on a file.
zsteg -E file
specifies a payload for data extraction.
stegoVeritas checks metadata, performs image transformations, and applies LSB brute forcing among other features. Use stegoveritas.py -h
for a full list of options and stegoveritas.py stego.jpg
to execute all checks.
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) techniques can unveil concealed content in images. Useful resources include:
To analyze PNG files or to validate their authenticity, use:
For further exploration, consider visiting:
Audio steganography offers a unique method to conceal information within sound files. Different tools are utilized for embedding or retrieving hidden content.
ffmpeg is crucial for assessing the integrity of audio files, highlighting detailed information and pinpointing any discrepancies.
Binary data that squares to a whole number might represent a QR code. Use this snippet to check:
Similar to exiftool, for metadata viewing. Installable via apt
, source on , and has an .
Invisible characters in seemingly empty spaces may hide information. To extract this data, visit .
serves to determine image file types and identify potential corruption. Execute the command below to inspect an image:
Steghide facilitates hiding data within JPEG, BMP, WAV, and AU
files, capable of embedding and extracting encrypted data. Installation is straightforward using apt
, and its .
For web-based extraction, visit .
To attempt password cracking on Steghide, use as follows:
zsteg specializes in uncovering hidden data in PNG and BMP files. Installation is done via gem install zsteg
, with its .
Stegsolve applies various color filters to reveal hidden texts or messages within images. It's available on .
Stegpy allows embedding information into image and audio files, supporting formats like PNG, BMP, GIF, WebP, and WAV. It's available on .
Steghide is a versatile tool designed for hiding data in JPEG, BMP, WAV, and AU files. Detailed instructions are provided in the .
This tool is compatible with a variety of formats including PNG, BMP, GIF, WebP, and WAV. For more information, refer to .
WavSteg excels in concealing and extracting data within WAV files using the least significant bit strategy. It is accessible on . Commands include:
Deepsound allows for the encryption and detection of information within sound files using AES-256. It can be downloaded from .
An invaluable tool for visual and analytical inspection of audio files, Sonic Visualizer can unveil hidden elements undetectable by other means. Visit the for more.
Detecting DTMF tones in audio files can be achieved through online tools such as and .
For binary to image conversion, check . To read QR codes, use .
For translating Braille, the is an excellent resource.
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