"a new security update was installed on your Mac"

I was using my Macbook Pro this morning, and the update bar came up on the right top screen, so I said "remind me tomorrow".
Less than a minute later, a box popped up in the same place which says "Security Update Installed A new security update was installed on your Mac"
I am submitting the question because I haven't had this message before, nor did I authorize an update this morning.
Is this malware or a new service in OS X Yosemite 10.10.1?
Also, when I tried logging into the apple forums using my keycode and password, it said my account is locked for security reasons. I logged in the old fashioned way, typing my information and got in.
Thank you!

It is possible that the recent security update was installed automatically.
You can verify it. If the info is as shown below, there is nothing to worry.
Click  in the menu bar.
About This Mac > More Info.. > System Report > Software > Installations
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6/4/11 8:59:24 AM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 18
6/4/11 8:59:24 AM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 17
6/4/11 8:59:24 AM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 15
6/4/11 8:59:24 AM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 16
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6/4/11 12:15:54 PM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 20
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6/4/11 12:15:54 PM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 18
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6/4/11 12:15:54 PM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 29
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6/4/11 12:15:54 PM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 26
6/4/11 12:15:54 PM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 25
6/4/11 12:15:54 PM    com.apple.notifyd[12]    EV_DELETE failed for file watcher 23
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Run this command in the Terminal app, you'll need your admin password at the prompt:
sudo /usr/libexec/XProtectUpdater
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