Is Firefox 36.0.1 safe from the Freak bug?

I've heard, for the most part, that Firefox 36.0.1 is safe from the Freak bug, but a few reports indicate this might not be so. Is there any definitive word on the question? If Firefox isn't safe, does anyone know about the development of a patch?

The main basic steps are
# Keep everything up to date
# Use Anti-Virus software
# Try to be aware of risks and good practice.
Have a look at
* https://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox/privacy-and-security
** [[How to stay safe on the web]]

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