To track down the notorious criminal, we begin by gathering evidence from the crime scenes and extracting critical information from the hacked individuals' memories. By combining this data with intelligence from undercover agents embedded in the criminal's network, we trace the hacker's digital footprint and narrow down their location. Alongside, we analyze the pattern of attacks to predict the criminal's next probable target. We prepare a tactical team, armed with technology to counteract the hacker's methods and protect the potential victim's mind. As the criminal strikes, our team carries out a well-coordinated ambush, overwhelming them and rendering their hacking tools useless. By capturing the hacker, we ensure a secure future for the sci-fi world's citizens, protecting their minds from undue interference.
Assume the role of an investigator in a sci-fi world, hunting down a notorious criminal responsible for hacking human minds. Describe the process used to track down the culprit, and how you ultimately apprehend them.