CipherSeal
A CLI tool that embeds hidden, imperceptible watermarks into images and text to help combat AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes.
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PythonSteganographyCLISecurity
Overview
CipherSeal enables users to embed imperceptible watermarks into both images and text files. It generates randomly assigned content identifiers that can be verified independently, designed to help combat AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes.
How It Works
- Embed: Add a hidden watermark to an image or text file via a simple CLI command
- Share: Distribute the watermarked content — the watermark is invisible to the naked eye
- Verify: Extract and verify the embedded watermark to confirm content authenticity
Technical Details
- Language: Python
- Image Watermarking: Least-significant-bit (LSB) steganography on PNG files
- Text Watermarking: Concealed identifiers embedded into text documents
- License: Apache-2.0
Key Features
- Embed hidden watermarks in PNG images and text files
- Extract and verify watermarks from protected content
- Custom message support for watermark payloads
- Configurable output file paths
Why I Built This
With the rise of AI-generated content and deepfakes, there’s a growing need for tools that can verify content authenticity. CipherSeal explores steganographic techniques as a lightweight approach to content provenance — embedding proof of origin directly into the media itself.