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xB Browser (formerly known as TorPark and Xerobank browser [5]) was a web browser designed to run on both the Tor and XeroBank anonymity networks, and is available as component of the xB Machine and the xB Installer.
| xB Browser | |
|---|---|
 | |
 xB Browser 2.0.0.12b running on Windows XP | |
| Developers | Xero Networks AG[1] & Steve Topletz[2] |
| Initial release | v.1.5.0.7, 19 September 2006 |
| Final release | v3.9.10.24[3]
/ 24 October 2009 |
| Engine | Gecko |
| Operating system | Windows[3] |
| Available in | 30[4] |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | GPLv3[2] |
| Website | xerobank.com |
It is designed for use on portable media such as a USB flash drive,[6] but it can also be used on any hard disk drive.[7] As such, a secure and encrypted connection to any of the Tor or XeroBank routers can be created from any computer with a suitable Internet connection,[7] and the browser clears all data that was created on the portable drive upon exit or on demand.[6]
In 2007, TorPark was rebranded as xB Browser. At the time, it claimed 4 million downloads,[6] increasing to over 6.5 million by February 2008.[8]
History
editSteve Topletz co-released Torpark v.1.5.0.7 with CULT OF THE DEAD COW/Hacktivismo on 19 September 2006[9][10] after more than one year of development based on Portable Firefox web browser with built in support for Tor.[1][4]
Network usage
editxB Browser routes Internet traffic through the Tor network, obscuring the originating IP address and encrypting the data.[6]
xB Browser is optimized for use on the XeroBank anonymity network, which is a private and commercial broadband network operated by Xero Networks AG.[11]
Features
editBesides the anonymous networks, xB Browser uses following add-ons:
- Adblock Plus,[12]
- Cookies and Flash cookies removal,[6][8]
- Browser history clearing after closing[6]
References
edit- 1 2 Pluta, Werner (28 June 2010). "Reporter ohne Grenzen eröffnet Schutzraum gegen Zensur" (in German). golem.de. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- 1 2 Jardin, Xeni (19 September 2006). "Torpark is out, offering "anonymous, portable web browsing"". Boing Boing. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- 1 2 "XeroBank Installer". Xerobank. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- 1 2 Broersma, Matthew (22 September 2006). "Activists unveil stealth browser". CNET. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ↑ "Download xB Browser". softpedia. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Zoica, Remus (3 August 2007). "Rebranding of the Updated Anonymous Web Browser, xB Browser, Formerly Known as Torpark to Eliminate Visitor Confusion". Security Software Zone. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- 1 2 Brinkmann, Martin (17 September 2007). "XeroBank Browser". Ghacks. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- 1 2 Herpel, Mark (22 February 2008). "XeroBank Interview With Steve Topletz". American Chronicle. Ultio, LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ↑ "Free anonymising browser debuts". BBC News. 20 September 2006. Retrieved 18 April 2007.
- ↑ Broersma, Mathew (22 September 2006). "Activists unveil stealth browser". ZDNet. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ↑ Pash, Adam (16 June 2008). "XB Browser Provides Anonymous Web Browsing". Lifehacker. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ Trapani, Gina (25 September 2006). "Download of the Day: TorPark 1.5 (Windows)". Lifehacker. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.