1. A few years ago, news began circulating about a computer virus named Michelangelo that was set to ignite on March 6, the birthday of the famous Italian artist. The virus attached itself to the computers operating system boot sector. On the magical date, the virus, would release itself, destroying all of the computers data. When March 6 arrived, the virus did minimal damage. Preventive techniques limited the damage to isolated personal and business computers. Though the excitement surrounding the virus was largely illusory, Michelangelo helped the computer-using public realize its systems vulnerability to outside attack. Maria, the new accounting supervisor, has asked you to answer the following information about viruses. a. What is a computer virus and what damage can a virus do to a computer system? b. Explain what this virus resembles and how it works. c. What steps can be taken to prevent the spread of a computer virus?