9th Circ. Won't Revive Avast Extension Users' Wiretap Suit

By Allison Grande ( October 27, 2025, 10:50 PM EDT) -- The Ninth Circuit on Monday affirmed the toss of a proposed class action accusing Gen Digital Inc. of illegally intercepting the browsing activities of internet users that downloaded its Avast data security browser extension, finding that the software company couldn't be held liable because it owned the extension and therefore was a valid party to the disputed communications. ...

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