Memcpy() in secure programming?

Question

I recently stumbled across an article that claims Microsoft is banning the memcpy() function in its secure programming shops. I understand the vulnerabilities i

Answer 1

A chainsaw, if used properly, is safe. Same thing with memcpy(). But in both cases, if you hit a nail, it can fly and hurt you.

In short, memcpy() is required for low-level computing and won't go away, but for high-level programming you don't need it. There is no memcpy() in Python.