Prometheus Ransomware file encrypting malware will encrypt your files and you will be unable to open them. Ransomware is how this kind of malicious software is generally referred to. If you are confused how your device got contaminated, you probably opened a spam email attachment, clicked on a malicious ad or downloaded something from a source you should have avoided. This will be explored more in a later paragraph. Handling a ransomware infection may have drastic consequences, therefore it is very crucial that you know about its spread ways. It can be especially shocking to find your files locked if you have never happened upon ransomware before, and you have little idea about what type of infection it is. Soon after you notice that something is wrong, you will see a ransom note, which will explain that in order to restore the files, you need to pay the ransom. In case you consider paying, we'd like to caution you that you are dealing with hackers, and we doubt they will assist you, even if you pay. It's more probable that you'll be ignored after making the payment. You should also think about where the money would be used, it will probably support other malware. There is a feasibility that there is a free decryptor available out there, as people specializing in malware sometimes are able to crack the ransomware. Before making any rash decisions, try the alternatives first. If backup was created prior to contamination, after you delete Prometheus Ransomware there should be no issues with restoring files.
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