Streisand Effect
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Streisand Effect
Short Description: When an effort is made to keep something secret, but itbecomes more attractive and sought after.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-209
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Multiple Scales
Level of Maturity: Observed in the Wild
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: When effort is made to keep something secret, it often becomes more attractive and sought after. This is likely caused (or enhanced) by Scarcity, which is heuristically used to judge the relative value of something.
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