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You can also do file comparisons via SSH.
Malicious code frequently appears at the top or bottom of files, often encoded or obfuscated using functions like:
- base64_decode()
- eval()
- gzinflate()
- preg_replace()
- str_rot13()
You can use tools like Base64 Decode, UnPHP, or UnPacker to decode it.
Especially pay attention to files such as:
- functions.php
- header.php
- footer.php
- index.php
- wp-config.php
- wp-load.php
In addition, look for oddly named or slightly misspelled files like wp-logon.php or wp-config1.php.
