Is a solo window saying "A security and stability update is available." to install FF26 really valid or is it bogus?or

Here is what the questionable window looks like:
upper left corner/across and down
ln1 (ff global logo) "Software Update"
ln2 "Update available"
ln3 "A security and stability update for Firefox is available:
ln4 "Firefox 26.0"
ln5 "It is strongly reco'd that you apply this update for FF asap.
ln6 HTML Link "View more info about this update"
ln7 (bottom of window) "ask Later" button and "Update FF" button
While entering this info the window went away!!!
Before it did i could not copy any of the text (do have screen shot however) and the link did not resolve to any web address. Looked like std FF page but NEVER seen anything like it before!
no way i was going to click anything except the close [X] button.
If it is valid, you need to remove the restrictions on it; to make it less suspicious.
If it is bogus, do you have a plugin or addon to intercept such malicious probes?
Currently using FF25.0.1; on xp/sp3
thanks
NET2868 friday 12-20-2013 mid (EST)

Firefox 26.0 is available for updates.
Do you get this update offered if you open Help > About?
You can find the full version of the latest Firefox 26.0 release in all languages and for all Operating Systems here if you want to install manually:
*http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all.html

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