As most other software types, the browser hijackers are also created to generate profits. These pieces of software operate as online advertising applications, which serve the needs of the online marketing industry and generate huge profits from sponsored clicks, page-redirects and website traffic. Through methods like Pay-Per-Click or different sponsored ads positioning, hijackers such as CaptchaFair.top or Captcha Fair try to make money for their developers from the clicks of the users. Most of the pop-ups, automatic page-redirects and browser changes are sponsored by certain online advertisers who want you to land on their sites and offers and to eventually make a purchase, create traffic or popularize their products and services. This activity is generally seen as harmless because it is part of the online advertising methods which the marketing industry is using to promote certain things on the users’ screen.The problem with the browser hijackers and their advertising methods, however, occurs when the amount of ads and sponsored redirects interferes with the normal users’ browsing and starts to modify their actual search results. Usually, in order to advertise more aggressively, most hijacking pieces of software may try to gain control over the default browser and modify its Internet settings. They may often favor some paid homepage domains, search engine tools, toolbars or add-ons and may try to force you to use them by installing them on your default browser without asking for your permission. These applications may also be able to monitor your browsing habits and thus redirect you to certain relevant ads and offers in order to gain revenue from your clicks.