[pjmlp]

I agree, and that was one of my motivations to adopt C++ instead of C when Turbo Pascal wasn't any longer an option.

But using the C++ features that make it safer than C is only an option in small security motivated teams.

Sadly the majority of C++ teams, at least in the enterprise space, tends to use it as "C with classes" thus voiding most improvements the language has to offer over plain C.

[blub]

You've hit on an important point - culture. Every programming community has it and it can enhance or hinder the adoption and usability of a language.

C++ is split between multiple factions. I'm doubtful that the one programming in C with classes is interested in learning e.g Rust.