Ransomware Research
Hermes Ransomware
Hermes is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Hermes 2.0 -2.1.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hermes
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Hermes 2.0 -2.1
How Hermes Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> [supportdecrypt@firemail.cc].HRM https://app.any.run/tasks/4a35f441-8d16-498d-b65c-7f534db14831/ 1552ebd7bb7b28989ea0fe29a1c25c3dfa625c69b3f48c39730680101670358d -> doesn't change filenames
File Encryption Patterns
Hermes modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..HRMRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Hermes displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPT_INFORMATION.htmlRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_INFORMATION.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderDECRYPT__INFORMATION.htmlRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT__INFORMATION.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderDECRYPT_INFO.txtRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_INFO.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Hermes ransomware:
4.exesvchosta.exedsfgsdfgsdfg.exe87288.exefj (2).exeMy video.exe343243.exeFoxCBmp3.exezz.exepr.exeAvira.ServiceHost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Hermes ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Hermes.
Last updated: July 30, 2025