The bug bounty space is expected to expand globally in 2018, with more companies adopting programs across various industries and company sizes. This growth is driven by the maturation of the model and a growing focus on security, particularly in Europe following the implementation of GDPR. Researchers predict that 2018 will see increased engagement from white-hat hackers, with a focus on personal engagements between companies and their top hunters, as well as corporate events. Hacker motivations are expected to remain driven by notoriety, autonomy, self-respect, power, money, breaking new technologies, and challenging targets such as mobile apps and cryptocurrencies. The industry at most risk for cyberattack is predicted to be financial, due to its high value of sensitive data and access to funds.