Remove Hermes 2.1 ransomware (Recover Encrypted Data)

Detailed Instructions To Remove Hermes 2.1 ransomware Safely

The term Hermes 2.1 ransomware is a ransomware infection which is actually an updated version of Hermes ransomware. This threat use to encrypt files after which such files are expected to be inaccessible to users in no time. Speaking more technically about this virus, the Hermes 2.1 ransomware actually employs RSA-2048 cryptographic ciphers to encrypt files on computer and this encryption is really very hard to break in easy without a valid decryption key. Also, this ransomware variant appends not the targeted files or rename them any way, but still deploys a ransom note on computer to tell users about its presence and inaccessible data due to encryption. The ransom note deployed by Hermes 2.1 ransomware on such instances is named as DECRYPT_INFORMATION.HTML. The file if opens on screen while trying to initiate the encrypted files inside, the victims can expect to face off below included message:

HERMES 2.1 RANSOMWARE

All your important files are encrypted

Your files has been encrypted using RSA2048 algorithm with unique public-key stored on your PC.

There is only one way to get your files back: contact with us, pay, and get decryptor software.

We accept Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, you can find exchangers on bestbitcoinexchange.io

You have unique idkey (in a yellow frame), write it in letter when contact with us.

Also you can decrypt 1 file for test, its guarantee what we can decrypt your files.

Contact information:

primary email: [email protected]

reserve email: [email protected]

Reading through the ransom message, it states that files stored on computer is now encrypted by Hermes 2.1 ransomware, and the victims must have to pay a specified ransom fee to get decryption tool. As per the experts, since the Hermes 2.1 ransomware uses RSA-2048 which is known as a very complex asymmetric cryptography, it generates two unique keys after encryption, and to restore the encrypted files, the requirement of private key is highly essential. The criminals use to hide these private keys on remote server, based on which they attempt to blackmail victims for releasing their files. In current scenario, there’s no information about the demanded cost of decryption fee as these details are provided to users through email, and is flexible as well from users to users.

Based on some reports, the demanded ransom fee actually fluctuates between $500 to $1500 based on users and how fast they contact hackers. Also, the demanded ransom fee is urged to be paid through BTC wallet address provided, and the users are warned to try not some third party decryption tool or tampering with encrypted data. It states that if two aforementioned tasks are attempted, the files may get permanently corrupted, even the private key stored on remote server will be destroyed, which further may lead to complete data loss in no time. So, the victims must be cautious and contact hackers sooner. However, the security researches simply opposes to contact criminals as they suggest that doing so will encourage the hackers to do more attacks. Rather, the victims should try some alternative measures to overcome such problems completely.

Threat Specifications

Name: Hermes 2.1 ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: Hermes 2.1 ransomware is a new version or variant of Hermes ransomware that encrypts files on computer and enforce victims to remit a specified ransom fee to hackers as soon as possible.

Distribution: Malicious file downloads, spam/junk email attachments, freeware or shareware downloads, and so on

Removal (File Restoration): For more information about removal of Hermes 2.1 ransomware and recovery of files, we suggest you get through the guidelines

How do Hermes 2.1 ransomware infects a computer, and how it impacts?

According to experts, the term Hermes 2.1 ransomware is mostly spread over web through payload dropper, actually a specialized script for ransomware. And this payload dropper is technically distributed over web through various possible measures like spam email attachments, social engineering measures and many more. If a user somehow end up interacting with those vicious online means the Hermes 2.1 ransomware get secretly installed and executes all its built-in modules that encrypts files on targeted computer and deploys the ransom note to display scary message, based on which the victims are made scared to contact criminal and pay the demanded ransom fee to seek files’ restoration.

In instance if you are facing off Hermes 2.1 ransomware on your machine and you need to restore your important files as soon as possible, but doing so through recommended procedures by hackers is just a way to get deceived or financially scammed. The victims should rather choose a some manual measures or guidelines through which the overall detection and removal of Hermes 2.1 ransomware can be accomplished in easy manner. The non technical users can also check and try automatic solution as included. Once the threat and its files are completely cleaned, the victims can attempt to restore their files with a lately created backups or other possible file recovery measures.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Hermes 2.1 ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Hermes 2.1 ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Hermes 2.1 ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete Hermes 2.1 ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Hermes 2.1 ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to Hermes 2.1 ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove Hermes 2.1 ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of Hermes 2.1 ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by Hermes 2.1 ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like Hermes 2.1 ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by Hermes 2.1 ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with Hermes 2.1 ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove Hermes 2.1 ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.