Hermes666 Ransomware

Encountering Hermes666 Ransomware might make you regret not backing up your important files. That is because this malicious application encrypts personal data located on an infected computer with a secure encryption algorithm. Meaning, the only way to restore them is to decrypt them, and, unfortunately, to do so, you would need special decryption tools. Such means are usually available only to a ransomware application’s developers, except cases when cybersecurity specialists manage to create decryption tools by themselves. In such a case, the decryptor is usually shared online free of charge where anyone who may need it can download it. We have not heard about any free decryption tools created for this particular threat yet, so, for now, the only way to restore data without having to put up with the malware’s developers’ demands is to replace encrypted files with backup copies. To find more about the malicious application, we encourage you to read the rest of this article. If you want to erase Hermes666 Ransomware manually, you should check the instructions available below.

If you cannot understand how Hermes666 Ransomware appeared on your system, you might be interested in learning how hackers distribute such threats. In most cases, they travel with Spam emails, data on unreliable file-sharing websites, or doubtful advertising content. Some ransomware applications get in by exploiting a system’s vulnerabilities, such as unsecured RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connections. Thus, it is not enough to stay away from questionable email attachments or stop downloading installers/other files from unreliable websites. Besides, it is highly advisable to check if your system could have any vulnerabilities, for example, old passwords or outdated software. Also, it would be smart to keep a reputable antimalware tool that could guard your computer against malicious applications and warn you about potential them. Your browser might also be able to notify you about malicious websites, but you must keep it up to date. An outdated browser not only could be unable to warn you about newer threats, but it could be vulnerable to them too.

The user may not notice that his computer got infected with Hermes666 Ransomware. The malware should hide until it finishes encrypting targeted files, which it ought to mark with the .Hermes666 extension, e.g., photo.jpg.Hermes666. According to our researchers, this threat should encipher files considered to be private, for example, photos, videos, various documents, and so on. Like many similar ransomware applications, this malware does not encrypt data associated with an infected computer’s operating system or software installed on it. As you see Windows and various other programs can be reinstalled, but personal file, such as photos, might be irreplaceable if a user does not have copies of them. This is why some victims agree with cybercriminals’ demands even though it is risky to do so. Hermes666 Ransomware’s developers ask their victims to contact them via email and pay a ransom. It is not said what amount of money could be requested, but from our experience with similar malicious applications, we can say that hackers often ask between 20 and 500 US dollars.

Moreover, in some cases, sums reach one or a few thousand dollars, and if an infected computer belongs to a business, the attackers may ask for even more money. Such demands are often displayed on a ransom note which could appear on a pop-up window placed on the victim’s screen or a text file. For instance, Hermes666 Ransomware’s ransom note is available on a text document called HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.txt. Our researchers say that the malware drops it in all directories containing enciphered files. The message says a victim should contact the malware’s creators via the given email address and wait for further instructions. Even though they may promise to send you decryption tools in return, keep in mind that there are no guarantees they will hold on to their word. Thus, if you come across this threat, you have to decide whether you are ready to lose the money its developers may demand in return for a chance to get your files decrypted. If not, we advise not to put up with any demands and to erase Hermes666 Ransomware.

One of the ways to get rid of this malicious application is to follow the instructions placed below this paragraph that show how to remove Hermes666 Ransomware manually. The other way to eliminate it is to employ a reliable antimalware tool and scan your computer with it. Once the chosen tool finishes scanning your system, you should be able to remove all identified threats with the provided deletion button.

Remove Hermes666 Ransomware

1. Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Choose Task Manager and select Processes.
3. Find a process belonging to the threat.
4. Mark it and click End Task.
5. Exit Task Manager.
6. Click Win+E.
7. Find these paths:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
8. Find the malicious application’s launcher (suspicious file downloaded before your computer got infected).
9. Right-click it and select Delete.
10. Locate and erase all files called HOW TO BACK YOUR FILES.txt.
11. Exit File Explorer.
12. Empty Recycle Bin.
13. Restart the computer.