Archive of Fake Words

Crypto-Swagnification

Wednesday 21st June 2023

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cybersecurity term

The tendency of individuals to perceive a higher level of security in systems, products or services that have the word 'crypto' in their name or description. This often leads to an overconfidence in the security of these systems, which may result in lax security practices and increased vulnerability to attacks.