H3r Ransomware
H3r is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How H3r ransomware works
File encryption patterns
H3r modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, H3r displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/info.txt
notes/Info.hta
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with H3r ransomware:
- software.exe
About this analysis
This H3r ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like H3r.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects H3r inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify H3r across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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