steghide:tldr:7e1a9

steghide: Display file information, trying to detect an embedded file.

steghide

$ steghide info ${filename-jpg}

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This command is used to extract information about a file that may potentially contain hidden data using steganography techniques.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

steghide : This is the name of the command-line tool that is being used. It is specifically designed for steganography, which is the practice of concealing data within other types of files, such as images, audio files, or videos.
info : This is a specific subcommand provided by steghide that is used to extract information about a specific file. It does not extract the hidden data, but rather provides information about it, such as the encryption algorithm used, the size of the hidden file, and the file format.
${filename-jpg} : This is a placeholder that represents the name of the file you want to extract information from. In this example, the file extension is specified as "jpg," which suggests that the file is an image in JPEG format. You need to replace ${filename-jpg} with the actual name of the file you want to analyze.

To use this command, you would typically open a terminal or command prompt, navigate to the directory where the steghide tool is installed, and then run the command with the desired file name. The command will then give you information about any hidden data in the specified file, if it exists.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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