As defined in the article: "when a computer is reset without following proper procedures (what’s known as a cold/hard reboot)" Even if you disagree, "cold boot

As defined in the article: "when a computer is reset without following proper procedures (what’s known as a cold/hard reboot)" Even if you disagree, "cold boot attack" is the established name for the actual attack, the new aspect presented here is how to circumvent a certain firmware protection that would overwrite the memory on a cold boot to prevent that attack. If you would give your definition we could see if it is right, too.