"Now, there are HYIPs, Auto Surf programs, Online Mutual Fund, Online Investment and all these programs are running online.

Note: HYIP stands for High Yield Investment Program

Could we consider these programs as passive income generator?

Thank you.

Wow, I think that's really pushing the edge e.g. if someone's job is to watch over a fully automated process (""push this button if that red light ever comes on"" ala Homer Simpson) but the process is so good they never do anything, is their salary ""passive income""? For the purpose of this article? No. But maybe you could ask the IRS (if you're in the US, maybe they'd give you a private letter ruling) or your local tax authority (are you in India?). Whatever you find out could make an interesting section on Autosurf (or maybe even Click fraud)  "