diff --git a/package/libxcrypt/libxcrypt.mk b/package/libxcrypt/libxcrypt.mk
index d39186eecb..60901988ac 100644
--- a/package/libxcrypt/libxcrypt.mk
+++ b/package/libxcrypt/libxcrypt.mk
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ LIBXCRYPT_INSTALL_STAGING = YES
 LIBXCRYPT_CONF_OPTS = --disable-werror
 HOST_LIBXCRYPT_CONF_OPTS = --disable-werror
 
-# Disable obsolete and unsecure API
+# Disable obsolete and insecure API
 LIBXCRYPT_CONF_OPTS += --disable-obsolete_api
 HOST_LIBXCRYPT_CONF_OPTS += --disable-obsolete_api