Vulnerable residents were the target of a phishing scam.
A 'cyber breach' on August 2 left 5,200 on the housing register without access to the Salford Home Search service.
They were also told to change any passwords that are the same as the one used to access Salford Home Search. Salford Home Search users told the Manchester Evening News they have not been able to access the system since the attack took place. He added: "It's the only way we can get a home at the moment, I have to go through Salford Home Search.Salford council said the problem has been addressed, and that the housing register will be back up and running soon.
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