Hermes837 Ransomware
Seeing the ‘.hermes837’ extension added to some of your files is a sure sign that your computer has been infiltrated by the Hermes837 Ransomware, a dangerous file-locker that has the ability to leave the majority of your files in an encrypted state. Threats like this one are exceptionally threatening since they are meant to cause long-term damage that cannot be undone by running an anti-virus tool and removing the source of the problem. The only way to restore the files locked by the Hermes837 Ransomware is to use a decryption tool paired with the unique decryption key that the ransomware generated for you. Unfortunately, that key is stored on the server of the Hermes837 Ransomware’s operators only, and they are not willing to part it for free.
The Hermes837 Ransomware Targets Popular File Formats
Threats like this one are often distributed via fake downloads, game cracks and key generators, or pirated movies and TV series. We advise you to avoid downloading dodgy files to your computer, as well as take advantage of the security services offered by the top anti-virus products.
The file types that the Hermes837 Ransomware targets are very diverse – documents, images, archives, databases, videos, etc. The ‘.hermes837’ extension is added after the encryption is complete. Another change that the Hermes837 Ransomware brings is the creation of the text file ‘!!!READ_ME!!!.txt,’ which is placed on the desktop. This file contains a message from the perpetrators, as well as the email they use for contact – hermes837@aol.com.
We assure you that messaging the authors of the Hermes837 Ransomware is not necessary because they will not give you anything for free. Usually, ransomware developers ask to be paid via cryptocurrency (Bitcoin or other) in exchange for their decryption services. However, the authors of the Hermes837 Ransomware do not offer any proof that they have a working decryption tool, and it is very likely that you may end up being ticked out of your money if you decide to cooperate with them. We suggest that you ignore the ransom note, and run an anti-virus engine to get rid of the Hermes837 Ransomware’s files. After these steps are complete, you may need to restore your files from a backup or rely on alternative data recovery utilities and techniques.
