Mobile App Security Fearmongering?

Is lack of certificate pinning a severe vulnerability? Is this just fearmongering done for fame? Or is it a valid security issue? In this video I lay out my opinion about it and I'm looking for your input.

link to reddit thread:   / some_thoughts_on_mobile_app_security_is_it...  

https://media.ccc.de/v/33c3-7969-shut...
https://www1.cs.fau.de/content/n26
https://www1.cs.fau.de/nomorp
http://www.sueddeutsche.de/digital/ex...

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