IJETEV1I1A013 – CRYPTOACOUSTIX: BLOCKCHAIN-DRIVEN AUDIO ENCRYPTION FRAMEWORK FOR DATA INTEGRITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY IN CLOUD SYSTEMS

ABSTRACT –   In the modern era of digital transformation, cloud storage has become the backbone of data management, but it also introduces critical security challenges involving confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. The system takes security a step further by embedding encryption keys and XOR-generated codes within audio files using the Least Significant Bit (LSB) steganography technique, concealing them from detection. This innovative approach not only safeguards sensitive data stored in the cloud but also leverages decentralized trust and imperceptible data hiding techniques to ensure resilience against modern cyber threats. These stego-audio files are then encrypted using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), providing multi-layered protection against brute-force and data interception attacks. The integration of AI and ML for dynamic threat analysis and intelligent key management, paving the way for a self-adaptive, intelligent, and highly secure cloud data protection ecosystem.