What acronym do you often hear used incorrectly? For instance HTTP protocol?

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What acronym do you often hear used incorrectly?

For instance ATM Machine, or DNS Server.

So annoying!

Edit: There is nothing wrong with DNS Server as the S in DNS is System.

Instead how about UDP Protocol?

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