New encryption technique using the meaning of location algorithm

Encryption is widely used to ensure security in data storage and communication systems. This paper introduces a new concept for image encryption using a new method we named it “Meaning Of Location (MOL)”. In this method, the private key is an image that converted into RGB numbers and the public key is random integers used to permutate the image. The location of the RGB numbers will be used to encrypt the plaintext. The performance of this algorithm is discussed against common attacks such as the brute force attack, ciphertext attacks and plaintext attacks. The analysis and statistical tests show the strength of this algorithm. The results show that the MOL algorithm is suitable for securing multimedia applications and they have the potential to secure communication systems in a variety of wired/wireless scenarios such as mobile phone services and smartcards.