Multiple face encryption based on non-adjacent coupled map lattice and improved YOLOv8 algorithm
摘要
With increasing concerns over privacy protection, existing methods face significant challenges in securing images containing multiple faces. This paper addresses this issue by proposing a multiple-face encryption framework that integrates precise face localization with a robust encryption scheme. For localization, an enhanced YOLOv8 model is developed, where the EMA attention mechanism captures fine-grained features, the BiFPN module enables efficient multi-scale fusion, and the WIoU loss reduces training errors. These improvements substantially enhance detection performance on face datasets, ensuring reliable identification of multiple facial regions. For encryption, a novel superposed algorithm based on a non-adjacent logistic-dynamic coupled map lattice is introduced, effectively overcoming the limitations of the Arnold cat map in handling rectangular images. Moreover, a two-way diffusion mechanism is incorporated to resist chosen-plaintext attacks, thereby enhancing security. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves strong robustness against various cryptographic attacks, while providing a promising direction for advancing research in face image cryptography.