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The modernisation of the traditional energy grid into an integrated platform is made easier by constant communication and advances in information technology. The Internet of Things (IoT) includes power systems, especially smart grid features and the ability for utilities to send new services to end users over a two-way communication channel. But relying too much on IoT-based communication systems has made security holes very serious. Also, cybercriminals are always interested in stealing important information from two people or devices, especially if they can do so by damaging the integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity of a communication channel for financial gain. Maintaining data security and preserving privacy in between two entities during the transmission or any data distribution are essential. To build a strong cyber security system, we need to look into the possible attacks and their effects. A lot of researchers have focused on finding and stopping these weak cyber attacks using advanced computing tools. This review article thoroughly investigated possible ways to address cyber security challenges such as smart meter security, end-users privacy, electricity theft cyber-attacks using blockchain and cryptography against communication attacks in smart grid. A lot of research has been done on how cyberattacks affect the security of power systems and how they affect the economy of deregulated energy markets. The resilience of security features and cryptographic techniques against diverse cyber-attacks is examined to propose uncharted cyber-attack avenues for future exploration. Specially, the study of real-world cyber security events, case studies, new findings and new scopes in diverse power industries are carried out. This review article has looked at more than 135 research papers. This paper primarily focuses on distribution-side cyberattacks, encompassing impact analysis, detection, and protection techniques.