You can also use a third-party tool to block McAfee pop-ups.
These are often "Scareware" ads from malicious websites. Clicking them can install actual malware. If this is happening:
Many "McAfee" pop-ups are actually sent via browser notifications from sketchy websites you may have visited. These appear in the corner of your screen even when the browser is closed.
If you actually use McAfee but are tired of the upsell ads, you need to silence the notifications within the app itself.
