Statically typed languages have no security benefit. Static typing is a crutch for slow thinkers, not a security feature.
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Static typing can improve code clarity and maintainability, which can indirectly enhance security. Always consider the context and tools you use.
Statically typed code is far more cognitive overhead, results in countless reimplementations, and violates many of the basic tenets of writing secure code such as DRY KISS SINE etc.
There is zero security benefit to it, but static types remain popular for less efficient programmers who cannot think generically.
Using security as a justification for static typing is pretty desperate.
Static typing fills your code with noise. It's pure cognitive overhead bereft of value.