XB Browser
Web browser designed to run on both the Tor and XeroBank anonymity networks
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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
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
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
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]
