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conversation-steganography

nethical6

A tool that hides encrypted secret messages inside innocent-looking AI-generated chat text for private communication over any messaging platform.

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GPL-3.0

Last updated

2026-07-18

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Why it is worth attention

It provides a novel steganographic approach that encrypts messages and disguises them as normal chat text using a local AI model, bypassing platform surveillance without raising suspicion.

Who it is for

  • Privacy-conscious individuals in high-surveillance regions
  • Journalists and activists needing covert communication channels
  • Security researchers exploring steganography and local AI use
  • Developers interested in encrypted messaging combined with AI-generated cover text

Use cases

  • Sending encrypted messages through WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, or email without revealing covert intent
  • Simulating two-person encrypted chat for testing or demonstration
  • Automating covert message relay via shell scripts or bots
  • Teaching or researching steganography and cryptographic chaining

Strengths

  • AES-SIV encryption with conversation chaining prevents tampering, deletion, or reordering detection
  • AI model runs 100% locally with no cloud calls, enhancing privacy and offline usability
  • Supports multiple AI models (Llama, GPT-2) with setup wizard for easy configuration
  • Includes a simulation mode for testing two users on a single device without needing a second party

Considerations

  • Proof of concept with known issues; not production-ready
  • Requires both parties to use the same AI model and process messages in exact order, limiting flexibility
  • Cover text must be copied byte-for-byte; autocorrect or formatting breaks decoding

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Quick Start

Description

Use LLMs to hide messages inside normal looking conversations

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