Are there "fake" update messages from malware?

During Firefox use today, a popup window came into view urging me to update my current version of Firefox. I was engaged with another chore and did not... and then forgot I had the popup and closed Firefox without acting upon it.
I do not have updates set to update "automatically" but rather to inform me of the needed updates. I have "Block popup windows" activated in Firefox. I am running Firefox v. 25.0.1
The popup looked like the usual Firefox browser update pop-up, including indications that the update offered enhancements in security.
Remembering that I was asked to update - I searched (in vain) for a button in one of the menus saying "Search for Updates" or "Update Firefox." That button is seemingly no longer available. The popup did not reassert itself.
I finally resorted to going to "Firefox Health Report" and searching through there to find the report on my present version of Firefox, and then to request info. I was told that my *current version of Firefox is the latest available. You are up to date."
So - was the popup created by malware? Is there a way for malware to "pretend" to be an official Firefox update pop-up window? I have clicked to update using similar windows in the past - have I installed a malware version or an official version of Firefox? How can I tell them apart?
Thank you

Hello michaelbix, menu to update firefox is (on mac) Firefox menu > About Firefox. see : [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/update-firefox-latest-version#firefox:mac:fx26 Update Firefox to the latest version]
26.0 is the latest (stable) firefox version, so, you must update.
anyway, if you have problem with update firefox the better way is to download and install the new version.
1. Download a copy of the latest firefox from http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html
2. '''Trash''' the current Firefox application to do a clean install.
3. Install the version that you have downloaded.
Do not select to remove your personal data, your profile data is stored elsewhere in the [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox#Mac Firefox Profile Folder], so you won't lose your bookmarks or other personal data.
see also: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-firefox-mac?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Installing+Firefox+on+Mac#os=mac&browser=fx19 Installing Firefox on Mac]
thank you

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