how to check wordpress theme for malware

There are many plugins to scan wp files.

Wordfence
malcure
wp cerber
securi
 
Besides the mentioned plugins, you can also contact your hosting provider to scan the files for you :rolleyes:
 
I can also recommend the Wordfence, works properly on my sites (and it's easy to use). The other important thing is to update your plugins regularly - older versions can be vulnerable.
 
It's tough. Those who are saying x, y,z plugins only had good experiences with those plugins because they aren't hacked yet. In reality, stuffs like rfi vulnerability is almost impossible to detect. I have posted some proof of concepts before on this. Currently on Mobile, and I am too lazy to do a search lol.

In general, avoid using plugins unless they are absolutely needed. Don't use nulled themes and plugins atall. Avoid buying sites from untrusted people.
 
A Fastest and efficient way to detect malicious code and malware in WordPress themes to use theme authenticity checker(TAC) plugins like MalCare WordPress scanner.
 
Anyone suggests a plugin doesn't know what he is talking about.

@Op, I will share with you a simple pro move.

Download the plugin from two different websites then batch compare their file contents.

If there is a difference then you knew exactly what and where the malicious code in ;)
 
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