SafePass : Reinventing Digital Access with Visual Cryptography, Steganography, and Multi-Factor Authentication

Mansi Chauhan; Vraj Limbachiya; Naisargi  Shah; Riya Shah; Yassir Farooqui

doi:10.32628/CSEIT2490214

Authors

Mansi Chauhan Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PIET, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Author
Vraj Limbachiya Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PIET, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Author
Naisargi Shah Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PIET, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Author
Riya Shah Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PIET, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Author
Yassir Farooqui Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PIET, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT2490214

Keywords:

Secure Login, text to image, Visual Cryptography Scheme, Steganography

Abstract

Safe-Pass presents a user-friendly and secure solution for simplifying digital access. With a downloadable application that operates seamlessly across your devices, it eliminates the inconvenience of traditional passwords. The process begins with accessing the Master password app through a distinctive image-based authentication. Operating inconspicuously in the background, the app not only enhances the strength of your existing passwords but also manages and facilitates automatic logins. This system offers adaptable security options, enabling swift access through a single factor or heightened security through the combination of multiple factors. Addressing the persistent threat of phishing, wherein sensitive user information is compromised, we introduce an innovative approach leveraging Visual Cryptography and Steganography for enhanced online security. Our method involves the application of Visual Cryptography to confidential credentials, generating two shares. One share is stored on the server, while the other is concealed within a reCAPTCHA image or a user-defined image through Steganography. During login attempts, users provide their username along with the reCAPTCHA image or chosen image. Successful authentication grants access, while repeated failed attempts trigger email notifications. Master Login prioritizes user privacy, safeguarding passwords as individual and exclusive data. Data sharing or selling is never practiced, ensuring the confidentiality of user information.

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