Malware authors are increasingly using obscure programming languages like Delphi and Haskell to evade detection. Researchers found that using less common languages complicates static analysis, making malware harder to identify and analyze. While C and C++ remain prevalent, many threat groups now employ diverse languages and compilers to obscure malicious code. This shift makes automated detection less effective, as unique signatures are harder to create for various programming languages, leading to greater challenges for security analysts. More focus on these lesser-used languages in security measures is necessary.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/29/malware_obscure_languages/