Ask How can you remove malware popup preventing Google Ads from driving traffic?

[Brajet]

Our website is currently displaying a suspicious popup that reads something like "Warning: Exploit Chrome Detect Popup," and we believe this may be the source of a larger issue we're experiencing. Recently, our Google Ads account stopped sending traffic to our site, and we received a notification stating that our website is infected with malware. We suspect this strange and unexpected popup might be responsible for triggering the malware warning. It appears automatically when visiting the site, and we're not sure how it got there or how to remove it. We need help identifying where this popup is coming from in our site's code or files, and figuring out the best and safest way to eliminate it permanently. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Anthony Joshua]

I'd suggest you start by scanning your whole website with a malware scanner like Sucuri or Wordfence (if you're using WordPress). Even if it's custom-built, tools like VirusTotal or Google Safe Browsing can help identify infected scripts. Once you find the source, remove any suspicious JavaScript or iframe codes in your header or footer. Also, reset your passwords and update all plugins or frameworks.

 

[Felix😎]

I'd start by running a full malware scan on your site to find the source of the problem. Malicious popups often come from bad code or hacked plugins. Once you've removed them, check your Google Ads account to see if there are any warnings or suspensions related to the malware. Securing your site after cleanup is key—things like strong passwords and updates will help stop it from happening again.