A High-Performance Fractal Encryption Framework and Modern Innovations for Secure Image Transmission

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Authors: Sura Khalid Salsal, Eman Shaker Mahmood, Farah Tawfiq Abdul Hussien, Maryam Mahdi Alhusseini, Azhar Naji Alyahya, Nikolai Safiullin
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Abstract

The current digital era, driven by growing threats to data security, requires a robust image encryption technique. Classical encryption algorithms suffer from a trade-off among security, image fidelity, and computational efficiency. This paper aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of image encryption. This is done by proposing Fractal encryption based on Fourier transforms as a new method of image encryption, leveraging state-of-the-art technology. The new approach considered here intends to enhance both security and efficiency in image encryption by comparing Fractal Encryption with basic methods. The suggested system also aims to optimise encryption/ decryption times and preserve image quality. This paper provides an introduction to Image Encryption using the fractal-based method, its mathematical formulation, and its comparative efficiency against publicly known traditional encryption methods. As a result, after filling the gaps identified in previous research, it has significantly improved both its encryption/decryption time and image fidelity compared to other techniques. In this paper, directions for future research and possible improvements are outlined for attention.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption Computer Science and Engineering Advanced Steganography and Watermarking Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
28 January 2026
Document type
Preprint