Clearnet
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
The publicly accessible part of the internet reachable through standard networks and browsers, as opposed to anonymizing overlays like Tor hidden services. In security discussions, 'clearnet' often appears when comparing visible and anonymity-preserving infrastructure.
In plain English: The normal publicly reachable internet, as opposed to hidden-network overlays.
Example: "The phishing infrastructure used Tor for control traffic but delivered payloads over clearnet domains."