I dont think they are it may just be VM carrying out works in your area. The latest codes are here for you to check them http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/531363
cheers mate! it happened lastweek too but my mates box who lives in same area was unaffected. Very strange but cant complain as i have had my box over a year now and dont mind in putting codes now and then. cheers