xB Browser
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 xB Browser 2.0.0.12b running on Windows XP | |
| Developer(s) | Xero Networks AG[1] & Steve Topletz[2] |
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| 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 |
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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.
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] and in February 2008 over 6.5 million.[8]
History
[edit]Steve 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
[edit]xB 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
[edit]Besides 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]- ^ a b Pluta, Werner (28 June 2010). "Reporter ohne Grenzen eröffnet Schutzraum gegen Zensur" (in German). golem.de. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ a b Jardin, Xeni (19 September 2006). "Torpark is out, offering "anonymous, portable web browsing"". Boing Boing. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ^ a b "XeroBank Installer". Xerobank. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ a b Brinkmann, Martin (17 September 2007). "XeroBank Browser". Ghacks. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ a b 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. Retrieved 17 April 2012.