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Buffer
/ˈbʌfər/noun / verb
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A buffer is a protective barrier or substance that absorbs shock, maintains stability, or prevents direct impact, making it essential for safety in physical and digital worlds. In everyday use, it can mean a financial cushion against unexpected costs, while in technology, it's a temporary storage area that keeps data flowing smoothly without overwhelming systems.
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Buffer overflows, a common computing vulnerability where data exceeds allocated memory, were first exploited in the 1972 CREEPER virus, and they've since caused major breaches, including the 1988 Morris Worm that infected 10% of the internet at the time.
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