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Question: If you have access to computer with Linux operating system you can use it for this assignment.
If you do not have access to a computer running Linux OS, Follow set up directions in Week 10 Lab Instructions document.
Once VirtualBox is set up, running, and files have been created, run the following commands
Compile stego and stegoRead
gcc -o stego stego.c
gcc -o stegoRead stegoRead.c
Use the stego program to insert a file of your choice (text, PowerPoint, PDF, etc.) into a bmp image file of your choice.
You will need to retrieve a suitable BMP to use as a cover image, followed by the payload.
Place the desired files in the same directory as the "stego" program. The size of the bmp and the size of the payload file impact the image.
If your image is not clear after you insert the payload, your payload file may be too big for the size of the bmp you selected. Find a smaller payload file or a larger bmp.
./stego yourbmp.bmp yourbmp_out.bmp yourinputfile
Then, extract the information to verify to yourself that you were successful.
./stegoRead yourbmp_out.bmp yourbmp_out_text.<file type extension>
Include the payload file (the file you inserted) and the image with the message in it.
Submit the following:
Input file
Image file containing the hidden message.
A report in which you briefly reflect on your experience and the value of the knowledge you gained from completing the Lab.
Your document should be 1-3 pages long (not including the list of references and cover page), but it is the quality of the work that is important, not the number of pages. Cite and reference all sources using APA format and style guidelines and submit in a single document.