Galactic Advisors today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,373,572 for its user-activated penetration testing system—a breakthrough that enables forensic-grade vulnerability assessments without requiring administrative credentials, significantly reducing security risk.
This patented system fundamentally changes how managed service providers (MSPs) and IT professionals perform assessments. Instead of exposing networks to credential theft and audit liability, a security analysis can now be initiated with a single user click—without collecting, storing, or transmitting sensitive administrative login information.
The End of Credential-Based Risk Starts Here
For decades, MSPs have relied on scanning tools that require privileged access to operate. These tools often cache or store passwords in log files or temporary directories—sometimes even in plaintext. That model has always been flawed. Now, it’s indefensible.
Two newly disclosed vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-32353 and CVE-2025-32874) highlight the risk: administrative credentials exposed by design, easily retrievable by attackers, and silently collected during normal operation. These CVEs carry a CVSS score of 8.2 and 7.5, confirming the severity of the threat.
The implications are legal as much as technical. Storing administrative credentials—even with good intentions—creates liabilities MSPs are rarely prepared to defend. Insurance claims are being denied. Contracts are being challenged. And MSPs are being dragged into court without evidence of due diligence.
Now, for the First Time, There’s an Alternative—and It’s Patent-Protected
The credential-free scanning system developed by Galactic Advisors offers an exclusive, legally defensible path forward. The patented methodology allows users to initiate penetration tests without installing software or inputting credentials. The result is actionable, evidence-based vulnerability data—collected without compromising trust or increasing attack surfaces.
“There’s no reason in 2025 to be handing over domain credentials just to run a scan,” said Bruce McCully, founder and CEO of Galactic Advisors. “This patent ensures our partners can lead with a method that’s more secure.”
A Milestone in a Mission to Protect One Million People
Galactic Advisors’ stated mission is to protect one million people from the fallout of preventable cybersecurity failures. This patent is about more than innovation—it’s about impact, and it validates years of frontline work helping MSPs secure their environments without becoming the weak link in the process.
The Bottom Line: The Credential Era is Over
If you’re still entering admin credentials to perform security assessments, you’re not mitigating risk—you’re manufacturing it. This patent marks the end of that legacy approach and the beginning of a more secure, defensible standard for MSPs. Galactic Advisors isn’t just raising the bar. We’re locking it in place.
For more information, to review the patent, or to schedule a technology briefing, contact us at press@GalacticAdvisors.com.
