diff --git a/README b/README
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@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ SECURITY CONTEXT
 IMPORTANT NOTE: UPX inherits the security context of any files it handles.
 
 This means that packing, unpacking, or even testing or listing a file requires
-the same security considerations as acutally executing the file.
+the same security considerations as actually executing the file.
 
 Use UPX on trusted files only!