A McAfee pop-up scam on a WordPress site is likely caused by malware that has been injected into the site’s files. This malware is designed to display a pop-up window that looks like it is from McAfee, but is actually a scam designed to trick users into giving away personal information or downloading malicious software.

One way malware can be injected into a WordPress site is through vulnerabilities in the site’s theme or plugins. It is important to keep your WordPress installation, themes, and plugins up to date in order to prevent this type of attack. Also, you should always use security plugin and regular scan your website to detect any malicious code.

It is also possible that the code you are seeing is a “debugger” code, which is used by the attackers to debug the malicious code they’ve injected. It is important to remove this code as soon as possible to prevent the attackers from gaining access to your site.

In order to remove the malware, you should try to locate and remove the malicious code from your site’s files. This can be a difficult task, especially if the malware is well-hidden. In some cases, it may be necessary to hire a professional to clean the site for you.

In addition, you should change all your passwords, and notify your hosting provider, and if you have any backups, restore your site from a clean backup.

In short, It is essential to take immediate action to remove the malware and secure your site to prevent future attacks.

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