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| xB Browser | |
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 xB Browser 2.0.0.12b running onWindows XP | |
| Developers | Xero Networks AG[1] &Steve Topletz[2] |
| Initial release | v.1.5.0.7, 19 September 2006 (2006-09-19) |
| Final release | |
| 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 asTorPark andXerobank browser[5]) was aweb browser designed to run on both theTor and XeroBank anonymity networks, and is available as component of the xB Machine and the xB Installer.
It is designed for use onportable media such as aUSB flash drive,[6] but it can also be used on anyhard disk drive.[7] As such, a secure andencrypted connection to any of the Tor or XeroBankrouters can be created from anycomputer 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]
Steve Topletz co-released Torpark v.1.5.0.7 withCULT OF THE DEAD COW/Hacktivismo on 19 September 2006[9][10] after more than one year of development based onPortable Firefox web browser with built in support for Tor.[1][4]
xB Browser routesInternet traffic through theTor network, obscuring the originatingIP address andencrypting the data.[6]
xB Browser is optimized for use on the XeroBank anonymity network, which is a private and commercialbroadband network operated by Xero Networks AG.[11]
Besides the anonymous networks, xB Browser uses followingadd-ons:
