diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/security.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/security.dm
index fa8858c1c647..58d53c745fd8 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/security.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/computer/secure_data/attackby(obj/card, mob/user)
 	if(!operable())
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You tried to inject \the [card] but \the [src] remains silent."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You tried to inject [card] but [src] remains silent."))
 		return
 
 	if(istype(card, /obj/item/card/id))