Airline executive agrees to dismiss litigation around alleged hack-for-hire scheme

Several lawsuits filed by airline executive Farhad Azima alleging a hack‑for‑hire campaign that breached his email accounts and facilitated corporate espionage have been resolved or dismissed following settlements with a law firm; the reporting ties the scheme to hired hackers and private investigators allegedly acting for clients including a UAE sovereign wealth fund. One defendant, Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit, remains subject to extradition and federal charges over alleged cyberattacks carried out for corporate clients, including operations against climate activists.