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Prey is an online and mobile moni toring, management and security application and system for mobile phones, tablets and laptops. The software was developed by Canadian firm Prey Inc., now known as Fork Inc. Previously, developer Tom Pollack was responsible for the development and implementation of the iPhone and Android mobile operating systems. However, after acquiring the Softies, it was decided that Fork would take over the Android project instead, and PREY became a joint venture between Pollack and Fork.

The original idea of ​​this application was to develop a system that would monitor internet usage so that any malicious content could be easily detected. With the increase in sales of tablets and laptops coupled with the increase in smartphone users, there has been a need to create a more secure viewing environment on these devices. Prey can be used on a number of mobile platforms such as Android, Linux, iPhone, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows Mobile and Windows CE. Web browsing tracking is not only limited to currently installed web applications, but also records which sites are visited by Android devices, as well as what type of browser the user is using. The web application also tracks which apps and games the user downloads and purchases on their devices. This information is then sent back to the parent company to provide detailed usage reports.

The first version of PREY made it easy to log in remotely and manage the web browsing history of infected users. However, due to the significant increase in the number of mobile devices, the application needed to be developed for each type of device. This version was also much more secure compared to the first version. The first version was released as a free online platform for people to try out, and the latest version is available as a subscription where one license costs $99.