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.HERBST File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .HERBST files and how to open them?

Can't open .HERBST file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .HERBST file.

What is a .HERBST file extension?

.HERBST file extension has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.HERBST is Herbst ransomware affacted file

The herbst file extension seems to be with a ransomware labeled as herbst that targets mainly German users. 

This particular ransomware will encrypt data files with AES encryption and append the file extension herbst to encrypted files. It demands approximately ~$50 USD to get a decryption key.

This particular ransomware was encountered in early June 2016.


How to open:

Such files can only be accessed again and recovered when you pay the ransom, in this case in 50 bucks. Or you need to wait for some kind of decryptor.

How to convert:

You cannot convert or recover .herbst files without some decryption utility.

How to fix problems with .HERBST files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .HERBST files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .HERBST file format
  2. You need to check the .HERBST file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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