False message that I need to update Firefox

Hi, I am using Firefox 26, which I understand is the latest version. My PC is set to auto update Firefox. I was just on ebay when a new Firefox window opened with the message that I have Firefox 26 and need to update to the latest version, and offering me a box to click. I closed it and clicked About Firefox, which confirms I have the latest version. A while later it opened again, and there was also a gambling site in the window. I also noticed that ebay pages I had open in other tabs were periodically refreshing without being asked to, and for no obvious reason. I went to make a cup of tea and when I returned my PC was showing my log-in screen and when I logged in I got a message that Windows had closed unexpectedly. I did a Norton full system scan which found nothing, but I am still wondering if the update Firefox message was a spoof inviting me to download some malware, as there is no later version than 26. My Firefox is also set to empty the cache and cookies every time I close it. I have read the other threads about erroneous reports from websites that Firefox needs updating, but this did not seem to fit those circumstances. The only sites I had open were my email and ebay, neither of which has ever shown any problem with Firefox before.
Grateful for any views / advice.
Bill.

Whenever you get a message / popup that software / files need to be updated, 
'''''DO NOT USE ANY OF THE PROVIDED LINKS'''''. 
While this may be a legitimate message, it could also be '''''Malware or a Virus'''''.
Any time you want or need to check for upgrades,
go to the web site of the '''''True Owner''''' of the program in question.
For example, to check out Firefox, go to '''''[https://www.mozilla.org Mozilla.org]'''''
or '''''[http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/ Firefox In Any Language]'''''.

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