Hackers Hide Data in Images. Here’s How Steganography Works

Can hackers really hide malicious data inside a normal image file? Yes—and it’s called steganography. In this cybersecurity tutorial, we explore the world of digital steganography, a technique used to conceal hidden data inside seemingly harmless files like images, audio, and video.

In this beginner-friendly explainer, you'll learn:

What is steganography in cybersecurity?

How hackers hide secret messages inside images using LSB (Least Significant Bit) steganography

The difference between encryption and steganography

Common steganography tools (Steghide, OpenStego, SilentEye) used by ethical hackers and malicious actors

How steganalysis and digital forensics experts detect hidden data in files

Whether you're an aspiring ethical hacker, cybersecurity student, or just curious about how digital privacy can be compromised, this video breaks it all down in simple terms with just enough technical depth to keep it real.

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