Flash security concerns, 16.0.0.296 is installed - but 16.0.0.287 is actual?

Windows 7 -> Adobe - Flash Player: 16.0.0.296 is the installed version, but the list below (Platform, Browser, Player version) shows 16.0.0.287 as actual .... Should we "downgrade" ?
Due the latest security concerns with flash, I had to rethink the whole story - maybe better just uninstall flash?
rgds,
Chris

Hi Chris,
Version 16.0.0.296 is the latest release available. However, it's only being pushed out through our silent auto update and enterprise distribution channels. We're hard at work making sure this is also available on https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer but that's going to take another day or two to complete. Once it's out everywhere, we'll update our release notes and associated pages with the proper version number.
Thanks,
Chris

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