Ransomware Research

AMERILIFE Ransomware

AMERILIFE is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
AMERILIFE
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How AMERILIFE ransomware works

File encryption patterns

AMERILIFE modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.ameriwasted

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, AMERILIFE displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file{origin_filename}.ameriwasted_info
notes/file_example_WEBP_1500kB.webp.ameriwasted_info
Location: EveryFile

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with AMERILIFE ransomware:

About this analysis

This AMERILIFE 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 AMERILIFE.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects AMERILIFE inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AMERILIFE 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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