xB Browser
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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 |
Gecko | |
Operating system | Windows[3] |
Available in | 30[4] |
Type | Web browser |
License | GPLv3[2] |
Website | xerobank.com |
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Origins and lineage |
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xB Browser (formerly known as TorPark and Xerobank browser
It is designed for use on
In March 2007 it was reported that the xB Browser was downloaded 4 million times[6] and in February 2008 over 6.5 million downloads making xB Browser the most popular anonymous browser on the Internet.[8]
History
Steve Topletz co-released Torpark v.1.5.0.7 with
A cross-compatible version for
but the development seems now abandoned.So far in 2024 it seems that the service is still active on some app sites available to be installed for anonymous web browsing [12]
Network usage
Tor network
xB Browser routes
XeroBank network
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] The XeroBank network routes traffic through at least two multi-jurisdictional hops.In contrast to Tor, the XeroBank network supports both TCP and UDP protocols, performs channel multiplexing for low observability, is run by a single entity and costs money to use. The XeroBank network is accessible via SSH and OpenVPN protocols. xB Browser internally manages a SSH connection to XeroBank, but will recognize and submit to OpenVPN connections.
Features
Besides the anonymous networks, xB Browser uses following add-ons:
- Adblock Plus,[13]
- Browser history clearing after closing[6]
References
- ^ 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.
- ZDNet. Archived from the originalon 12 March 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2007.
- ^ a b Pash, Adam (16 June 2008). "XB Browser Provides Anonymous Web Browsing". Lifehacker. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "xB Browser Free Download". apponic. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Trapani, Gina (25 September 2006). "Download of the Day: TorPark 1.5 (Windows)". Lifehacker. Retrieved 17 April 2012.