Common types of cyber attacks include phishing, malware, ransomware, denial of service (DoS) attacks, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Cyber criminals may also use social engineering tactics to trick people into divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious software.

You can protect yourself from cyber attacks by using strong and unique passwords, keeping software up to date, avoiding suspicious emails and links, using anti-virus software, and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever possible. You should also be cautious when using public Wi-Fi and avoid sharing sensitive information on unsecured networks.

A vulnerability assessment is the process of identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities in a computer system or network. This involves scanning for known vulnerabilities, assessing the level of risk associated with each vulnerability, and recommending remediation steps to mitigate those risks.