ADSA Labs Blog
Security checklists from real-world incidents, how we upgrade our stack, and practical notes on AI, SaaS, and custom software.
Security
NPM supply-chain attacks in 2025–2026: what changed and our checklist
Typosquatting, compromised maintainer accounts, and malicious postinstall scripts hit the JavaScript ecosystem again. Lessons for teams shipping Next.js apps at ADSA Labs.
Security
Snowflake token theft and cloud data breaches — credentials without MFA
The 2024 wave of Snowflake-related leaks reminded every SaaS team: stolen session tokens and missing MFA on data platforms are catastrophic. How we harden Postgres and Supabase access.
Security
Change Healthcare and ransomware: lessons for SMEs far from healthcare
The 2024 Change Healthcare attack disrupted payments across the US health system. Smaller businesses should still copy the backup and vendor-risk lessons.
Technology
Why we upgraded ADSA Labs to Next.js 16 and React 19
Our marketing site and admin tooling move with the framework — App Router, React Server Components, and stricter defaults. What we changed and what client projects should plan for.
Technology
Supabase RLS and auth patterns we use in 2026
PostgreSQL Row Level Security, SSR cookies, and service roles — how ADSA Labs avoids the classic 'leaked anon key' disaster.
Technology
From Laravel and PHP to Next.js: when clients should migrate
Many Sri Lanka and UK businesses still run proven PHP stacks. We do not rip them out for fashion — here is when a gradual move to TypeScript and Vercel makes sense.
Technology
Vercel deployment hygiene: secrets, headers, and preview URLs
How we configure environment variables, security headers, and preview deployments for client sites — lessons from production incidents elsewhere.
Custom software
Custom software vs off-the-shelf: a guide for Sri Lanka & UK teams
When spreadsheets and generic SaaS stop scaling, bespoke software pays off. How we help SMEs in Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom decide.
AI
Practical AI for small business — beyond the hype
AI integration that saves time: assistants, document workflows, and safe rollouts for teams in Sri Lanka and abroad.
SaaS
Building SaaS from Puttalam to global clients
How ADSA Labs approaches SaaS MVPs: auth, billing patterns, and shipping fast for founders in LK and the UK.