FBI investigating 11 attacks on San Francisco-area Internet lines

The FBI is investigating at least 11 physical attacks on high-capacity Internet cables in California's San Francisco Bay Area dating back to 2014, including one early on June 30. Agents confirm the latest attack disrupted Internet service for businesses and residential customers in and around Sacramento, the state's capital.

FBI agents declined to specify how significantly the attack affected customers, citing the ongoing investigation. In June 30's attack, someone broke into an underground vault and cut three fiber-optic cables belonging to Colorado-based service providers Level 3 and Zayo. The attacks date back to at least July 6, 2014, said FBI Special Agent Greg Wuthrich. "When it affects multiple companies and cities, it does become disturbing," Wuthrich said. "We definitely need the public's assistance."