Malwarebytes, Inc. v. Enigma Software Group USA, LLC

The case asks whether Section 230 protects an internet security company when it labels a rival's software as unwanted or harmful. The Ninth Circuit let the lawsuit continue, saying immunity may not apply if the blocking was allegedly driven by anticompetitive animus.

The case is pending, and oral argument has not been scheduled. Malwarebytes argues Section 230(c)(2) protects filtering tools, while Enigma argues immunity should not cover blocking aimed at a competitor for anticompetitive reasons.

The dispute could affect how far software and online services can go when they block or flag competing products. For example, security companies could face more lawsuits if rivals say those decisions were really meant to hurt competition.

The next sign of movement would be oral argument or another scheduling step from the Court. No decision window is available yet.

The fight is over whether Section 230 protects Malwarebytes for flagging a rival's software. Enigma says that protection should not apply to anticompetitive targeting.

It could shape how security firms and online platforms label, block, or filter competing products. Businesses harmed by those choices may gain or lose a path to sue.

Watch for oral argument or another scheduling move from the Court. There is no announced decision timeline yet.